CNA Classes in Bel Air, MD: 4 State-Approved Programs
Bel Air has 4 CNA training programs on Maryland's approved list. Maryland requires 100 hours of training, 40 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Maryland is $43,240 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
CNA programs in Bel Air
Each program below appears on Maryland's official approved list. Confirm current approval, start dates, and cost with the program before enrolling.
| Program | Address | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harford Community College | 401 Thomas Run Road, 21015 | College | — |
| Harford Technical High School | 200 Thomas Run Road, 21015 | High School | — |
| Sterling Care Bel Air | 410 E Macphail Road, 21014 | Nursing Home | — |
| University of Maryland Upper Chesapeake Health | 500 Upper Chesapeake Drive, 21014 | Hospital | — |
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 Bel Air
CMS lists 2 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Bel Air, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Bel Air.
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 Bel Air
BLS OES May 2025, typical (median) annual pay for nursing assistants
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
- Baltimore (18)
- Cumberland (5)
- Hagerstown (5)
- Salisbury (5)
- Silver Spring (5)
- Oakland (3)
- Rockville (3)
- Westminster (3)
- Arnold (2)
- Centreville (2)
- Clinton (2)
- Edgewater (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Bel Air
- How many CNA classes are in Bel Air, MD?
- Maryland's approved nurse aide training list names 4 CNA programs in Bel Air. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How long is CNA training in Bel Air?
- Programs in Bel Air 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 Bel Air?
- 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 2 nursing homes in Bel Air.