You must complete at least 100 hours of training in a state approved program in Maryland if you wish to work as a certified nursing assistant. You will also need to pass the certification exam. There are many ways to receive free cna training when living in Maryland.
Check with various types of nursing care facilities in your local area in order to find training programs. Many nursing care providers offer cna training. It is even possible to find free cna training at many of these places. Nursing assistants tend to be in high demand which results in employers wanting well trained CNAs and therefore being willing to hire individuals and train them for free. You can get more info on how this works by reading our article on Free Training From Nursing Homes
Another option for free cna training in Maryland is for women who want to train to enter into the healthcare field and do not necessarily have the money to invest in their training. The Caroline Center offers a nursing assistant training program for individuals who are accepted into the program. Of course, this program is fully approved by the state of Maryland.
You will also find cna training programs available at colleges and in continuing education programs. Sometimes the programs offer several credits to students upon completion. “For credit” courses often qualify for scholarships and grants. You can apply for financial aid if you are considering one of these programs. Depending on the amount of your grant or scholarship, you can receive free cna training.
Some private CNA training providers also offer scholarships and grants. You should inquire with any programs of interest to determine if there are any financial programs for which you can apply. Again, your training will end up being free if you receive enough grants or scholarships.
Job Corps
If you’re under the age of 21, you can get trained for free through the Job Corps. Read our article on how this works by clicking here
Search for various nursing assistant training programs in Maryland. Doing so will help you to be able to locate potential free cna training programs or options.
Nursing homes that might offer Free CNA Training in exchange for work
Note: These nursing homes DO NOT Provide CNA training directly. It is however common for nursing homes to employ you and then pay for your training at another facility.
Caton Manor – 3330 Wilkens Avenue Baltimore, Maryland 21229
Catonsville Commons – 16 Fusting Avenue Catonsville, Maryland 21228
Charles Co. Nsg & Rehab Ctr – 10200 Laplata Road Laplata, Maryland 20646
Charles E. Smith Life Communities – 6121 Montrose Road Rockville, Maryland 20852
Citizens Nsg Home Of Frederick – 1900 Rosemont Avenue Frederick, Maryland 21701
Clearview Nursing Home – 9946 Downsville Pike Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
Clinton Nursing & Rehab – 9211 Stuart Lane Clinton, Maryland 20735
College View Center – 700 Toll House Avenue Frederick, Maryland 21701
Collingswood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center – 299 Hurley Avenue Rockville, Maryland 20850
Ginger Cove – 4000 River Crescent Drive Annapolis, Maryland 21401
Glade Valley Nursing & Rehab – 56 West Frederick Street Walkersville, Maryland 21793
Gladys Spellman Spec. Hosp. – 2900 Mercy Lane Cheverly, Maryland 20785
Glen Meadows Retirement Com. – 11630 Glen Arm Road Glen Arm, Maryland 21057
Golden Age Guest Home – 1442 Buckhorn Road Sykesville, Maryland 21784
Good Samaritan Hospital – 5601 Loch Raven Boulevard Baltimore, Maryland 21239
Keswick Multi-Care Center – 700 West 40th Street Baltimore, Maryland 21211
Knollwood Manor Nursing Home – 899 Cecil Avenue Millersville, Maryland 21108
Laplata Center – 1 Magnolia Drive Laplata, Maryland 20646
Larkin Chase – 15005 Health Center Drive Bowie, Maryland 20716
Laurelwood Care Center At Elkton – 100 Laurel Drive Elkton, Maryland 21921
Manor Care Health Services, Largo – 600 Largo Road Glenarden, Maryland 20774
Manor Care Of Roland Park – 4669 Falls Road Baltimore, Maryland 21209
Manor Care Rossville – 6600 Ridge Road Baltimore, Maryland 21237
Manor Care-Silver Spring – 2501 Musgrove Road Silver Spring, Maryland 20904
Maplewood Park Place – 9707 Old Georgetown Road Bethesda, Maryland 20814
In Maryland, you can also get assistance as a result of the Workforce Investment Act. Make sure you contact your local social services office who will be able to assist you in this regard.
Are there any places like caroline center in PG or Charles County that offers free cna training?
Hi Dana,
These two and probably the Job corps are the only centers offering free CNA training directly.
I wntd to get info in the cna program the cost how long is the program
Carolyn,
We don’t run a CNA program ourselves. If you let us know which CNA program you’re talking about, we can get more details for you.
I Live in Chicago, IL and I heard there is a certain program that train you to be a CNA but it is totally free and they pay you either every 2 weeks or at the end of the program which takes about 4 weeks and you don’t need a HS diploma or GED can you help please!!!!
Hi Jazzmine,
I’ve done alot of research and can’t find the program you’re referring to. Did you check out our dedicated page for Free CNA training in the Chicago, Il area?
How do i apply for any of the programs that might exchange cna training for work?
Hi Tiffany,
Its simple. You locate a nursing home near you that has vacancies. Most nursing homes will agree to pay for your CNA training if you’re willing to commit to them for around a year or so.
hey i wanted to know if you have a theft felony thats 4 years old can you still get certified? its the first and only offense.
You should still be able to get a license with a criminal record. There may be obvious exceptions for people with severe, violent and abusive criminal records. Those would be handled on a case by case basis.
Finding a job after you’re certified depends on the state and criminal offense, drug offenses are typically more frowned upon and if you have any history of client abuse or have been convicted for mistreatment it will likely affect your getting hired. If you have a criminal record you can expect to experience more hassle when finding a job, especially in California.
Are CNA training only for women in the MD area…. I am exploring a career change and wish to ease into the medical field…any advice and suggestion
Steve, not really. The free training from the Caroline center was/is for women only. You can get free training from nursing homes as well but that’s getting a lot harder these days since it is costly even for the nursing homes to get people trained. I would suggest trying out nursing homes which have active CNA vacancies. If that doesn’t work out you could try a low cost training program. There are a ton of vocational centers in Maryland that offer training so you’re bound to find one which is in the $500 to $700 range.
I live in gaithersburg md and the lowest cost i have found is 1100. Do anyone know where they offer classes/traning for cheaper? i am willing to travel but would prefer a class close to gaithersburg