Certified Nursing Assistant
Become a Certified Nursing Assistant
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) are essential members of the healthcare team, providing patient care in hospitals, long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, and home care settings. Today's CNA care team members provide a wide range of essential patient care services, including assisting with meals, helping patients eat, making beds, supporting activities of daily living, monitoring patient needs, and delivering compassionate, hands-on care.
Nursing Assistant (CNA-I) Training at HCC
Prepare for a rewarding career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA-I). Learn from experienced nursing educators who are dedicated to student success. HCC partners with local long-term care facilities, healthcare organizations, and employers to provide students with valuable training experiences and opportunities to enter the healthcare workforce.
HCC’s Maryland Board of Nursing-approved CNA-I training program prepares students for certification and entry into the healthcare workforce. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to pursue certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA-I) and begin providing essential patient care in a variety of healthcare settings.
HCC's CNA-I program is offered in a hybrid format, combining online learning with hands-on practice in a skills lab under the supervision of experienced nursing instructors. After completing the classroom and lab components, students gain real-world experience through 40 hours of supervised clinical training in a healthcare setting.
Students must register for both the Theory (XH-651) and Skills (XH-652) courses. The program consists of 145 total hours, including 100 hours of classroom instruction and 45 hours of clinical training. Upon successful completion, students earn 14.5 CEUs and are eligible to receive a digital badge.
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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 hybrid course prepares students to function as Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA-I) in a variety of healthcare settings, including long-term care facilities, assisted living communities, and home care environments. The program is approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing and provides instruction in lifespan development, vital signs, infection control, communication, safety, and basic patient care skills.
Students must successfully complete both Certified Nursing Assistant Theory (XH-651) and Certified Nursing Assistant Skills/Clinical (XH-652) to earn a completion certificate. Upon successful completion, students are eligible to take the Maryland Board of Nursing-approved Nursing Assistant Competency Evaluation required for CNA-I certification.
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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.