We are excited to announce that our Certified Nursing Assistant training program has been approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing for another 2 years!
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA) Program
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA-1)
Our Certified Nursing Assistant Training Program has been approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing since 2022. It is based on 125 clock hours of class, lab, and clinical instruction. The 125 clock hours comprises 85 clock hours of classroom/lab instruction and 40 clock hours of clinical.
Objective of the Program
The objective of the Certified Nursing Assistant training program is to prepare the student to work in a variety of healthcare settings under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse. Through lecture, video, role-playing, and hands-on laboratory and clinical practice, students will be able to perform such skills as bathing, dressing, positioning, and vital signs.
After students graduate the program, they are eligible to take the Maryland state examination to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA-1 or CNA/GNA). Graduates can seek employment as Certified Nursing Assistants in hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies, assisted living homes or other medical facilities under the direction of licensed registered nurses.
Instructional Methods
Method of instruction: This course is taught through a series of classroom lectures, hands-on skills training, out of class homework, class presentation assignments, and clinical instruction.
Training Textbook Used
- Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care
- Workbook for Hartman’s Nursing Assistant Care
Class Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00 am – 4:30 pm (5 weeks)
Clinical Days: Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm (1 week)
| Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA-1) | Amount |
| Admission Test | $35.00 |
| Maryland CNA License Fee | $20.00 |
| Lab Fee | $125.00 |
| Registration Fee | $90.00 |
| Textbook | $85.00 |
| Transcript Fee | $15.00 |
| Tuition | $900.00 |
| Total Cost | $1,270.00 |
Prospects for Employment and Salary Expectations
| period date | open jobs in maryland | median annual wage | median hourly wage |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2022 | 26,240 | $36,290 per yr | $17.45 per hr |
New Destiny Health Career Center’s
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA) Program
| program year | # enrolled | # of Graduates | # employed within 2 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | 14 | 10 |
| 2024 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 2023 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
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