CNA Programs in Maryland

With the health care industry showing no signs of slowing down, jobs such as certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are increasingly in demand in many states including Maryland, where there is actually a shortage of nurses. A career as a CNA requires completion of training and passing the CNA examination. In Maryland, there are several CNA programs available that carry approval by the Maryland Board of Nursing, whose mission is "to advance safe quality care in Maryland through licensure, certification, education and accountability for public protection." The programs in Maryland vary in cost, length and location but all prepare students for the state CNA exam. Upon passing the exam, students are certified and able to seek employment as a nursing assistant in a variety of clinical and hospital settings.
  1. Anne Arundel Community College

    • Anne Arundel Community College, located in Arnold, Maryland, offers a geriatric nursing assistant (GNA) certification program for students without any previous experience. Completing this five-credit course qualifies graduates to take the CNA exam. The patient care technician course sequence is also available for students who have completed the GNA course and can be added as a supplement in preparation for the CNA exam. Graduates of these courses gain the skills and training to work as geriatric nursing assistants and patient care technicians in extended-care and home care facilities.

      Anne Arundel Community College
      101 College Parkway
      Arnold, MD 21012
      410-777-7310
      aacc.edu

    Maryland Center for Arts & Technology

    • The Maryland Center for Arts & Technology offers a CNA program in Baltimore City, Maryland, for applicants who meet several pre-admission requirements. Interested applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or GED certificate and pass the admissions test. Classes are eight weeks long. This particular program is designed for individuals who will seek employment in long-term and acute care facilities.

      Maryland Center for Arts & Technology
      2901 Druid Park Drive, Suite 303
      Baltimore, MD 21215
      410-728-0679
      mhec.state.md.us

    Howard Community College

    • Howard Community College offers a 14-week program located in Columbia, Maryland, that provides basic knowledge and training to work as a CNA in different clinical settings. Participants in this program must be at least 16 years old, have all required immunizations and pass a criminal background check.

      Howard Community College
      10901 Little Patuxent Parkway
      Columbia, MD 21044
      410-772-4856
      coned.howardcc.edu

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