Become a Certified Nursing Assistant in just a few months. Learn basic patient care skills, your role as a member of the healthcare team, disease processes, infection control and safety issues. Combined with CAH133 and clinicals, this course meets all eligibility requirements for CNA certification in the state of Maryland and prepares you for the Geriatric Nursing Assistant (GNA) test. The program requires study time outside of class and includes written and practical (hands-on) skills tests, both of which must be passed to successfully complete the course and begin CAH133: Certified Nursing Assistant Part II.