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FINANCIAL AID RATE

92%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

16:1

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$6,690

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Nursing Assistant Training

The nursing assistant program at Florence – Darlington Technical College prepares students for careers as a CNA, nursing assistant, nurse aide, home health aide, or psychiatric aide. The program focuses on routine nursing-related services to patients. Program courses include: documentation, communication, and interpersonal skills, as well as infection control, anatomy and physiology, legal and ethical issues, nutrition and hydration, gerontology and family issues, and pet-assisted therapy. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer nursing assistant training.

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Florence – Darlington Technical College

Also known as Erskine College and Seminary

2 Washington St, Due West, SC

Florence Darlington Technical College (FTDC) started its operation 50 years ago. Today it has evolved as a major college providing exceptional education for residents of Florence, Darlington, and Marion Counties. It offers degrees, diplomas and certificate courses in a wide variety of disciplines that lead to careers in healthcare, engineering technology, businesses, human services and much more.

With FTDC you get a chance to avail college transfer programs if you have aspirations of transferring to four year institutions.  At FTDC, you can also pick a course that will directly enable you to get a job as soon as you complete the course.

FTDC enrolls more than 6000 students every year and over 30000 individuals for the continuing education program. They have a modern 240-acre campus with state-of-the-art technology giving you a real world experiences.

Florence Darlington College believes that money must not be a hurdle between dreams and achievement.  They provide financial aid so that you can achieve your career or educational goals. They also have other options like scholarships for academic merit and other funds from the South Carolina Lottery.

Apart from the regular classes at the college campus, you also have the option of taking courses at the college satellite sites in places like Hartsville, Mullins and Lake City. The college believes in no discrimination and strives to provide you with a high quality education which is a necessity today and prepares you to face the fierce competition in the global marketplace.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Nursing Assistant program at Erskine College and Seminary, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Nursing Assistants

Description

Provide basic patient care under direction of nursing staff. Perform duties such as feed, bathe, dress, groom, or move patients, or change linens. May transfer or transport patients. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants Erskine College and Seminary accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To support students and graduates, Florence – Darlington Technical College may provide services to students like:

  • Online classes
  • Classes offered on nights and weekends
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Work study style employment
  • Helping students find work after graduation
  • Day care

Intercollegiate Athletics

Florence – Darlington Technical College is a Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NJCAA Division I classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball
  • Softball