Baltimore City Community College
2901 Liberty Heights Avenue
CNA/GNA
- Duration:
- 160 hours
- Phone:
- (410) 462-8300
CNA Classes in Baltimore, MD
7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Baltimore. Tuition ranges from Free. Maryland requires 100 hours minimum of training and uses Credentia is the primary testing service, with Headmaster (D&SDT) approved by MBON on October 23, 2024 as an additional vendor for the competency exam.
Programs in Baltimore
7
Tuition Range
Free
State Required Hours
100 hours minimum
Exam Vendor
Credentia is the primary testing service, with Headmaster (D&SDT) approved by MBON on October 23, 2024 as an additional vendor
All CNA Programs in Baltimore
University of Maryland Medical Center Career Academy
22 South Greene Street
CNA/GNA
- Duration:
- 8 weeks
- Cost:
- Free (paid training)
- Phone:
- (410) 328-8667
Top Knowledge Healthcare Institute
11 East Mount Royal Avenue, Suite 001
CNA/GNA
- Duration:
- 4-6 weeks (115 hours)
- Phone:
- (410) 528-1600
Bon Secours Community Works
26 North Fulton Avenue
CNA/GNA
- Duration:
- 8-15 weeks
- Phone:
- (410) 362-3629
Becoming a CNA in Maryland
Becoming a nurse aide in Maryland is uniquely structured among U.S. states because the Maryland Board of Nursing operates a two-tier system. Effective April 1, 2026, the state formally redesignated its credentials: what used to be called GNA (Geriatric Nursing Assistant) is now CNA-I, and what used to be called CNA is now CNA-II. CNA-II requires completing a 100-hour MBON-approved training program and registering with the Board, while CNA-I requires the additional step of passing the NNAAP-style competency exam — and CNA-I is the credential you need to work in any licensed Maryland nursing home.
Frequently Asked Questions: CNA Training in Baltimore
How many CNA training programs are available in Baltimore, MD?
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Our directory lists 7 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training programs in Baltimore, MD. All programs must meet Maryland's minimum of 100 hours minimum and prepare graduates to sit for the Credentia is the primary testing service, with Headmaster (D&SDT) approved by MBON on October 23, 2024 as an additional vendor competency exam.
How much does CNA training cost in Baltimore?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Baltimore ranges from Free. Caroline Center lists the lowest tuition at Free. 2 programs in Baltimore offer no-cost training (employer-paid, federally funded, or scholarship-based). Total out-of-pocket cost also includes the state exam fee ($115 total through Credentia ($43 written or $43 oral knowledge exam + $72 skills evaluation); Headmaster pricing is set separately for approved Maryland test sites), background check, and uniforms.
What is the fastest CNA program in Baltimore?
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Top Knowledge Healthcare Institute offers the shortest published program in Baltimore at 4-6 weeks (115 hours). Maryland requires 100 hours minimum of state-approved training, so any accelerated program must compress the required hours into a shorter calendar window through full-time scheduling. Call (410) 528-1600 for current cohort start dates.
How do I become a CNA in Baltimore, MD?
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To work as a CNA in Baltimore, you must meet a Maryland-approved training program of at least 100 hours minimum, pass the Credentia is the primary testing service, with Headmaster (D&SDT) approved by MBON on October 23, 2024 as an additional vendor competency exam (NNAAP-style two-part exam: a 70-item written (or oral) knowledge test plus a hands-on skills test of 5 randomly selected nurse aide skills), and clear a Criminal history records check (CHRC) through the Maryland Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) and FBI. Most candidates complete the full process in 8-14 weeks from program start to registry listing.
Are there free CNA classes in Baltimore?
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Yes. 2 Baltimore programs on this directory offer no-cost CNA training: Caroline Center, University of Maryland Medical Center Career Academy. Free training is typically employer-paid (nursing facilities sponsoring trainees in exchange for a work commitment), federally funded (Job Corps), or scholarship-based.