Certified Nursing Assistant
Become a Certified Nursing Assistant / Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA/GNAs) collaborate with health care teams in hospitals, assisted living centers, and in individual patients’ homes to work on the front lines of the health care field by tending to patients’ homes to work on the front lines of the health care field by tending to patients’ most important needs. With additional certification training, today’s CNA/GNA roles are learning to attend to a wide variety of patient care including serving meals, making beds, helping patients eat, basic patient care skills, and more!
Nursing Assistant & Geriatric Assistant Training at HCC
In as little as 5 weeks, you can be ready for a new career as a Certified Nursing Assistant/Geriatric Nursing Assistant. You will learn from experienced and professionally trained nursing educators. HCC has partnered with area hospitals, businesses, and organizations to provide CNA/GNA graduates the unique opportunity to prepare for a rewarding career.
HCC’s CNA/GNA program meets Maryland Board of Nursing certification requirements. Upon successful completion of the program, you will be eligible to obtain a CNA license from the Maryland Board of Nursing and be well-prepared to take the State Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) Exam.
The program at HCC is offered in a hybrid format, so you will have the opportunity to learn both online as well as in the skills lab where you will have the opportunity to practice your skills under the supervision of a trained nurse. At the conclusion of the lab and theory portions of the course, you will spend 40 hours in a clinical setting where you will have the chance to put to use the skills you have learned in a setting such as an assisted living facility, allowing you to finish with practical experience.
Students must register for both theory and skills courses (XH-651 and XH-652). The entire program is 145 hours (100 hours of theory training and 45 hours of clinical training). You will earn 14.5 CEUs upon completion of the course. Digital badge eligible (DB).
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Course Requirements
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After Completing Your CNA
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Frequently Asked Questions
Enroll in Courses for the Current Term
Please select Theory and Clinical options for sections A, B, C, D, or E.
Contact NonCreditAlliedHealth@HowardCC.edu or call 443-518- 4981 for more information or to register.
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A: Jan 10–Feb 6
Certified Nursing Assistant: Theory & Clinical - Section A
Tuition: 14.5 CEUs. $1,700 (includes $865 in fees*)
THEORY:Sat, Jan 10–319 a.m.–5 p.m.XH-651-7616 (8548)Howard Hall
CLINICAL:Mon–Fri, Feb 2–67 a.m.–3 p.m.XH-652-7617 (8553)On Company Site
Must complete both XH-651 and XH-652 to receive completion certificate. Digital badge eligible (DB). No refund seven days prior to the start date. Contact NonCreditAlliedHealth@HowardCC.edu or call 443-518- 4981 for more information or to register.
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B: Jan 21–Feb 13
Certified Nursing Assistant: Theory & Clinical - Section B
Tuition: 14.5 CEUs. $1,700 (includes $865 in fees*)
THEORY:Mon, Wed, Fri, Jan 21–Feb 4Class meets Jan 21, 26, 30, and Feb 49 a.m.–5 p.m.XH-651-7636 (8549)Howard Hall
CLINICAL:Mon–Fri, Feb 9–137 a.m.–3 p.m.XH-652-7637 (8554)On Company Site
Must complete both XH-651 and XH-652 to receive completion certificate. Digital badge eligible (DB). No refund seven days prior to the start date. Contact NonCreditAlliedHealth@HowardCC.edu or call 443-518- 4981 for more information or to register.
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C: Apr 7–May8
Certified Nursing Assistant: Theory & Clinical - Section C
Tuition: 14.5 CEUs. $1,700 (includes $865 in fees*)
THEORY:Tue, Thu, Apr 7–305:30–9:30 p.m.XH-651-7420 (8547)Howard Hall
CLINICAL:Mon–Fri, May 4–87 a.m.–3 p.m.XH-652-7421 (8552)On Company Site
Must complete both XH-651 and XH-652 to receive completion certificate. Digital badge eligible (DB). No refund seven days prior to the start date. Contact NonCreditAlliedHealth@HowardCC.edu or call 443-518- 4981 for more information or to register.
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D: Apr 11–May 8
Certified Nursing Assistant: Theory & Clinical - Section D
Tuition: 14.5 CEUs. $1,700 (includes $865 in fees*)
THEORY:Sat, Apr 11–May 29 a.m.–4 p.m.XH-651-7638 (9710)Howard Hall
CLINICAL:Mon–Fri, May 4–87 a.m.–3 p.m.XH-652-7639 (8555)On Company Site
Must complete both XH-651 and XH-652 to receive completion certificate. Digital badge eligible (DB). No refund seven days prior to the start date. Contact NonCreditAlliedHealth@HowardCC.edu or call 443-518- 4981 for more information or to register.
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E: Apr 12–May 15
Certified Nursing Assistant: Theory & Clinical - Section E
Tuition: 14.5 CEUs. $1,700 (includes $865 in fees*)
THEORY:Sun, Apr 12–May 39 a.m.–4 p.m.XH-651-7650 (8551)Howard Hall
CLINICAL:Mon–Fri, May 11–157 a.m.–3 p.m.XH-652-7651 (8556)On Company Site
Must complete both XH-651 and XH-652 to receive completion certificate. Digital badge eligible (DB). No refund seven days prior to the start date. Contact NonCreditAlliedHealth@HowardCC.edu or call 443-518- 4981 for more information or to register.
This noncredit course is designed for Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), student nurses, or individuals with prior nursing education who are preparing to take the Maryland Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) skills and written examination. Participants will engage in a focused review of 23 essential nursing assistant skills-such as hand hygiene, ambulation with transfer belts, and measuring vital signs-through hands-on practice in a supervised lab setting. In addition, the course will cover test-taking strategies to help boost confidence and performance on the written exam. Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a certificate of achievement and be eligible to take the Maryland GNA examination. This course is ideal for those seeking to refresh their skills, meet certification requirements, or take the next step in their healthcare career.
No refund given seven days prior to start date. Contact NonCreditAlliedHealth@howardcc.edu for additional information. Digital badge eligible (DB).