Maryland CNA Facts
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Training
Maryland requires 120 hours of CNA training in a state approved program, including 42 hours of clinical experience, 48 hours of lecture/theory, and 30 hours of lab/clinical practice.
Summary: 120 hours training
Testing
CREDENTIA performs CNA testing in Maryland. Qualifications for testing include:
- NEW GERIATRIC NURSING ASSISTANT
- Completed training withing the last 12 months
- Active student nurse who have completed the portion of the curriculum
- Graduate nurse must have a copy of your diploma or degree upon application
- Graduate nurse foreign must be currently licensed and must be pre-approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing
- EXPIRED GNA CERTIFICATE (LESS THAN TWENTY-FOUR (24) MONTHS)
- Submit to the Board of Nursing evidence of GNA practice for a minimum of eight (8) hours in a Maryland Licensed Nursing Home.
- EXPIRED GNA CERTIFICATE (MORE THAN TWENTY-FOUR MONTHS)
- You must submit an evidence to the Board of Nursing of continued GNA practice
in a Maryland Licensed Nursing Home for at least eight (8) hours for each two (2) year period.
- You must submit an evidence to the Board of Nursing of continued GNA practice
You can also review the Candidate Handbook for more information in testing.
Summary: Submit an evidence of completed training
Renewal
CNAs in Maryland are required to renew their CNA certification every 2 years.
The cost to renew is $40.
The requirements for renewal are:
- Completed background check (selected CNAs check list here)
Summary: $40 renewal fee
Employment
The employment outlook for CNAs in Maryland is good. As of 2018, there are 25,930 people employed as CNAs and it is projected to grow by 18% at 2028 making it to 30,690 employees. It’s projected annual job openings between 2018 – 2028 is 3, 890.
Summary: 18% projected growth
Pay
The average pay rate for CNAs in Maryland is $35,321 as of September 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $32,191 and $39,002.
