Quick Reference

Quick reference guide for essential information on the South Carolina nursing assistant certification exam

Credentia Registration and Scheduling Services

South Carolina NNAAP®

1025 Greenwood Blvd.

Suite 401

Lake Mary, FL 32746

(888) 204-6249

Hours of Operation: 

Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.

Sat. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Sun. 10:00 a.m. – 4 p.m.

(Eastern Time Zone)

Call to:

  • Schedule, reschedule, or cancel an examination 
  • Ask questions about On-Line Registration 
  • Obtain information regarding your Score Report 
  • Obtain information regarding your examination

Go to Credentia’s website at http://www.credentia.com/test-takers/sc to:

  • Access your Credentia Platform Account for registering to take exams or to complete registry functions.
  • To view most current exam updates. 
  • Download a Candidate Handbook.
  • View the Nurse Aide Practice Written Examination. 
  • Submit a change of name or address.
  • Verify your status on the Registry.
  • View Frequently Asked Questions.
  • Link to a Nurse Aide Registry Renewal Form.
  • View a list of the Nurse Aide Registries (by State). 
  • View the SC Department of Health & Human Services Newsletter.

South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Division of Community and Facility Services:

PO Box 8206

1801 Main Street

Columbia, SC 29202

(803) 898-2500

E-mail: SCNAR@SCDHHS.GOV

Hours of Operation 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

(Eastern Time Zone)

To apply for the South Carolina Nurse Aide exam, go to www.credentia.com and select "South Carolina Test Takers" and follow instructions.

South Carolina NNAAP® Registry 

Hours of Operation 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

(Eastern Time Zone)

Call to:

  • Obtain information about re-certification on the Registry 
  • Obtain or complete a Reciprocity Application 
  • Clarify information about the Registry Renewal Form 
  • View a list of the Nurse Aide Registries (by State) 
  • View the South Carolina Department of Health & Human Services Newsletter