Harford Community College
401 Thomas Run Road
CNA/GNA
- Duration:
- 3 months
- Cost:
- $1,953
- Phone:
- (443) 412-2745
CNA Classes in Bel Air, MD
1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Bel Air. Tuition ranges from $1,953. 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 Bel Air
1
Tuition Range
$1,953
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 Bel Air
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 Bel Air
How many CNA training programs are available in Bel Air, MD?
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Our directory lists 1 state-approved Certified Nurse Aide training program in Bel Air, 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 Bel Air?
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Published tuition for CNA programs in Bel Air ranges from $1,953. Harford Community College lists the lowest tuition at $1,953. 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.
How do I become a CNA in Bel Air, MD?
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To work as a CNA in Bel Air, 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 Bel Air?
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No Bel Air 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.