Baltimore City Community College
2901 Liberty Heights Avenue
CNA/GNA
- Duration:
- 160 hours
- Phone:
- (410) 462-8300
CNA Classes in Baltimore, MD
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Baltimore. 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
1
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
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 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program 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 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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No Baltimore program on our directory currently advertises free tuition, but many Maryland nursing facilities pay for CNA training in exchange for a work commitment after certification. Ask local long-term care employers about employer-sponsored training programs, and check the American Red Cross and Job Corps for additional pathways.