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
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CNA Classes
Certified Nursing Assistant: Theory & Clinical
Please select Theory and Clinical options for sections A, B, or C. Contact NonCreditAlliedHealth@HowardCC.edu or call 443-518- 4981 for more information or to register.
This is a hybrid course. Prepare to function as a nursing assistant in a variety of health care settings. This course has been approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing. CNA provides training in life span development, vital signs, basic patient care skills, etc. Certified Nursing Assistant Theory and Clinical must be successfully completed to receive a certificate. You are eligible to take the State Geriatric Examination. Students must have an American Social Security number, pass a criminal background check, complete medical forms, be able to read, write and understand basic American English, and be at least 16 years old. No refund seven days prior to the start date. Contact NoncreditAlliedHealth@HowardCC.edu or call 443-518-4981 for more information or to register. Book is included in the tuition. 14.5 CEUs. Must complete both XH-651 and XH-652 to receive completion certificate. Digital badge eligible (DB).
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A: Sep 2–Oct 2
Certified Nursing Assistant: Theory & Clinical - Section A
14.5 CEUs.
$1,739 (includes $804 in fees*)
THEORY:Wed, Sep 2–239 a.m.–5 p.m.XH-651-7611 (7228)Thomas & Wonsook Hall
CLINICAL:Mon–Fri, Sep 28–Oct 2XH-652-7612 (7234)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: Sept 12–Oct 9
Certified Nursing Assistant: Theory & Clinical - Section B
14.5 CEUs.
$1,739 (includes $804 in fees*)
THEORY:Sat, Sep 12–Oct 39 a.m.–5 p.m.XH-651-7607 (7227)Thomas & Wonsook Hall
CLINICAL:Mon–Fri, Oct 5–9XH-652-7608 (7233)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: Sep 22–Oct 21
Certified Nursing Assistant: Theory & Clinical - Section C
14.5 CEUs.
$1,739 (includes $804 in fees*)
THEORY:Tue, Thu, Sep 22–Oct 155:30–9:30 p.m.XH-651-7661 (7231)Thomas & Wonsook Hall
CLINICAL:Sat, Sun, Mon, Tue, Wed, Oct 17–21XH-652-7662 (7237)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.