CNA Classes in Baltimore, MD: 18 State-Approved Programs
Baltimore has 18 CNA training programs on Maryland's approved list. Maryland requires 100 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in the Baltimore area is $42,770 a year, about the same as the Maryland figure, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Baltimore
Each program below appears on Maryland's official approved list. 1 of them is run by a nursing facility or care center, judging by the listed type or program name. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore City Community College | 2901 Liberty Heights Avenue, 21215 | College | — |
| Community College of Baltimore County | 7201 Rossville Boulevard, 21237 | College | — |
| Community College of Baltimore County - Dundalk | 7200 Sollers Point Road, 21222 | College | — |
| Community College of Baltimore County - Essex | 7201 Rossville Boulevard, 21237 | College | — |
| Coppin State University | 2500 W North Avenue, 21216 | College | — |
| Edmondson-Westside High School | 501 N Athol Avenue, 21229 | High School | — |
| Future Care Homewood | 2700 N Charles Street, 21218 | Nursing Home | — |
| FutureCare Irvington | 22 South Athol Avenue, 21229 | Nursing Home | — |
| Genesis HealthCare - Franklin Woods Center | 9200 Franklin Square Drive, 21237 | Nursing Home | — |
| Green Street Academy | 125 N Hilton Street, 21229 | High School | — |
| Mergenthaler Vocational Technical High School | 3500 Hillen Road, 21218 | High School | — |
| Patterson High School | 100 Kane Street, 21224 | High School | — |
| REACH! Partnership School #341 | 2555 Harford Road, 21218 | High School | — |
| St. Elizabeth Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 3320 Benson Avenue, 21227 | Nursing Home | — |
| The Soul of Medicine Training Center | 5910 York Road, 21212 | Nursing Home | — |
| Tribute Home Care | 3501 Clipper Road, 21211 | Nursing Home | — |
| University of Maryland Medical Center - Midtown Campus | 827 Linden Avenue, 21201 | Hospital | — |
| Vivien T. Thomas Medical Arts Academy | 100 N Calhoun Street, 21223 | High School | — |
Programs: Maryland approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Where CNAs work in Baltimore
CMS lists 39 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Baltimore, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Baltimore.
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide.
CNA pay in Baltimore
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants · CNA salary in Baltimore
After training: exam and registry
Graduates take Maryland's competency exam, a written or oral test and a skills test, and are then listed on the Maryland CNA Registry. Employers check that listing before hiring. How the Maryland registry works.
CNA classes in other Maryland cities
- Cumberland (5)
- Hagerstown (5)
- Salisbury (5)
- Silver Spring (5)
- Bel Air (4)
- Oakland (3)
- Rockville (3)
- Westminster (3)
- Arnold (2)
- Centreville (2)
- Clinton (2)
- Edgewater (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Baltimore
- How many CNA classes are in Baltimore, MD?
- Maryland's approved nurse aide training list names 18 CNA programs in Baltimore. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How much do CNAs make in Baltimore?
- Typical CNA pay in the Baltimore area is $42,770 a year, or $20.56 an hour, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025). The Maryland figure is $43,240.
- How long is CNA training in Baltimore?
- Programs in Baltimore follow Maryland's requirement of 100 training hours, including 40 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours.
- Can I get free CNA training in Baltimore?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. CMS lists 39 nursing homes in Baltimore.