CNA Classes in Westminster, MD: 3 State-Approved Programs
Westminster has 3 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 Westminster
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carroll Community College | 1601 Washington Road, 21157 | College | — |
| Carroll County Career & Technology Center | 1229 Washington Road, 21157 | High School | — |
| Westminster Healthcare Center | 1234 Washington Road, 21157 | Nursing Home | — |
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 Westminster
CMS lists 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Westminster, each with its reported nurse aide staffing, staff turnover, and inspection record. Compare the nursing homes in Westminster.
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 Westminster
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)
- Bel Air (4)
- Oakland (3)
- Rockville (3)
- Arnold (2)
- Centreville (2)
- Clinton (2)
- Edgewater (2)
Questions about CNA classes in Westminster
- How many CNA classes are in Westminster, MD?
- Maryland's approved nurse aide training list names 3 CNA programs in Westminster. Each is listed on this page with its address.
- How long is CNA training in Westminster?
- Programs in Westminster 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 Westminster?
- 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 3 nursing homes in Westminster.