CNA Classes in Silver Spring, MD: 5 State-Approved Programs
Silver Spring has 5 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 Silver Spring
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventist HealthCare White Oak Medical Center | 11890 Healing Way, 20904 | Hospital | — |
| Genesis Healthcare - Fairland Center | 2101 Fairland Road, 20904 | Nursing Home | — |
| Holy Cross Health | 1500 Forest Glen Road, 20910 | Hospital | — |
| Montgomery College Refugee Training Center | 930 King Street, 20910 | College | — |
| Thomas Edison High School of Technology | 12501 Dalewood Drive, 20906 | 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 Silver Spring
CMS lists 12 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Silver Spring, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Silver Spring.
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 Silver Spring
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)
- Bel Air (4)
- Oakland (3)
- Rockville (3)
- Westminster (3)
- Arnold (2)
- Centreville (2)
- Clinton (2)
- Edgewater (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Silver Spring
- How many CNA classes are in Silver Spring, MD?
- Maryland's approved nurse aide training list names 5 CNA programs in Silver Spring. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How long is CNA training in Silver Spring?
- Programs in Silver Spring 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 Silver Spring?
- 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 12 nursing homes in Silver Spring.