Certified Nursing Assistant
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).