Accredited CNA classes in Maryland are required by federal and state regulations to include at least 100 hours of clinical and classroom lecture study. The average full-time student should be able to complete this training in less than three months. Gaining admittance into an accredited program requires candidates to be at least 18 years old and have either a high school diploma or its equivalent. Additional requirements may also exist for some programs.
After completing their training courses, CNA nursing candidates are required to take either the NNAAP or some other state-recognized certification exam within two years. A passing overall score on such exams requires the test taker to pass both the clinical and multiple-choice knowledge sections. In order to be eligible for hire as a certified nurses aide in Maryland, a CNA must be registered with the Maryland Nurse Aide Registry.
Due to high demand for nurses aides in local health care facilities, CNA classes in Maryland are mainly offered in Baltimore.
CNA Jobs in Maryland
2011 Employment: 31,370
2018 Projected Employment: 36,320
CNA Salary in Maryland
2011 Mean Hourly Wage: $13.03
2011 Annual Mean Wage: $27,100
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
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