Founded in 1906, McLeod Health is a locally owned and managed, not for profit organization supported by the strength of more than 900 members on its medical staff and more than 2,900 licensed nurses. McLeod Health is also composed of approximately 15,000 team members and more than 90 physician practices throughout its 18-county service area. With seven hospitals, McLeod Health operates three Health and Fitness Centers, a Sports Medicine and Outpatient Rehabilitation Center, Hospice and Home Health Services. The system currently has 988 licensed beds, including Hospice and Behavioral Health. The hospitals within McLeod Health include: McLeod Regional Medical Center, McLeod Health Dillon, McLeod Health Loris, McLeod Health Seacoast, McLeod Health Cheraw, McLeod Health Clarendon and McLeod Behavioral Health.  

Nursing Assistants work under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse to assist patients with their daily living activities and other healthcare needs. This course offers basic nursing assistant training as well as advanced skills instruction on how to perform tasks such as lab draws, Foley catheter care, and wound care to name a few.  McLeod Health acknowledges these advanced skills using the job title, "Medical Surgical Technician". If patient care interests you, this is an opportunity to jump start your career as a Healthcare Professional.     

Placement in the program is NOT guaranteed.  Qualified applicants must:

Meet student enrollment requirements with Horry Georgetown Technical College  Meet McLeod Health employment eligibility requirements (background check, professional references, rehire status, etc.) Clear employee health screening to include physical strength test and drug screen

Training will be held at Horry Georgetown Technical College at NO cost to the student.  Successful completion of the training program merits a Medical Surgical Technician Certificate; registration to take State Nursing Assistant Certification Exam, and full-time employment with McLeod Health Seacoast or Loris.  

Licenses/Certifications/Registrations/Education:  

Enrollment or completion of Medical Surgical Technician program through McLeod Health (student position) Basic Life Support certification

Program Schedule: 

Week 1-4

Monday-Friday 8am-11am 

Week 5

Monday-Friday (8am-4pm)

Week 6

Monday-Friday (8am-11am)