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Welcome Medication Assistant Test Takers in South Carolina!

Below you’ll find important information and links to help you with the next steps toward your Medication Assistant certification.

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Steps to Register for the Medication Assistant Certification Exam

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Review Candidate Handbook

Your Candidate Handbook is your handy guide to answer all the questions you have about submitting an application, scheduling, taking an exam, getting score results, and much more.

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Create Your CNA365 Account

Create an account with our online CNA365 system to register for testing by clicking the "Sign Up" link on the login page. You will need to submit an application for testing in order to register for exams.

We highly recommend that you read the Registration Quick Reference Guide with detailed instructions on how to register online for your exam BEFORE you begin the registration process.


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Online Exams

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A live proctor will monitor you through the webcam on your workstation to provide a secure exam experience.

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Need to Renew Your Nurse Aide Registration?

To be eligible for continued enrollment on the South Carolina Medication Assistant Registry, you are required to work as a medication assistant at least one documented day (eight consecutive hours) for pay during the previous twenty-four (24) months, under the supervision of an RN or LPN.

Click here to create a CNA365 account to submit a renewal application. See our Renewal Quick Reference Guide on how to submit a renewal application.

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South Carolina Medication Aide Registry Search

To conduct a search, you will need the name, city, and date of birth OR registration number of the medication assistant.

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Enrolling on the SC Medication Assistant Registry Through Reciprocity

If you are a medication assistant currently listed on another state’s medication assistant (or equivalent) registry as active and in good standing and wish to enroll on the South Carolina Medication Assistant Aide Registry, click here to create a CNA365 account to submit a reciprocity application.

See our Reciprocity Quick Reference Guide on how to submit a reciprocity application.

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Schedule an Exam

How to schedule an exam and view exam results?

Renew

How to renew your nurse aide registration?

Grievance

How to submit a written grievance?

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South Carolina Examination and Scheduling Services

Create or Log into your CNA365 account to:

  • Change your current address and phone number.

  • Submit Correction Form to update your name, date of birth, or social security number before your scheduled exam.

  • Obtain and submit an Examination Testing Application.

  • Check the Testing Application status.

  • Find test sites and availability.

  • Schedule, reschedule, or cancel an examination.

  • View exam details such as examination type, scheduled time, date, and location.

  • View the Score report.

  • Submit and review a Grievance application for completed examination.

  • Submit an Excused Absence application.

Contact Customer Service when:

  • Problem occurs when creating a CNA365 Account.

  • Did not receive an activation link.

  • Problem occurs when applying an assigned voucher code.

  • Testing Application Issue.

  • Received an error message when scheduling an examination.

  • Score report is not viewable in CNA365 after 24 hours from your exam.

  • Call: 888-204-6249


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South Carolina Medication Assistant Registry

Create or Log into your CNA365 account to:

  • Change your current address and phone number.

  • Submit Correction Form to update your name, date of birth, or social security number once you are on the Registry.

  • Obtain and submit an application for reciprocity.

  • Check Reciprocity Application status.

  • Obtain and submit Renewal Registry Application for continued enrollment.

  • Check Renewal Registry Application status.

  • Request and submit a Duplicate Registration Request.

  • View Registration.

  • Obtain a Test Application because your Medication Assistant Registration has lapsed.

  • Submit an Excused Absence Request.

Contact Customer Service when:

  • Problem occurs when creating a CNA365 Account.

  • Did not receive an activation link.

  • Cannot view registry details.

  • Order Candidate Handbooks.

  • Call 888-204-6249


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South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Contact Information:
(888)-549-0820
Monday – Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
PO Box 8206
1801 Main Street
Columbia, SC 29202
Website: https://www.scdhhs.gov/
Email: SCNAR@SCDHHS.GOV