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Become a Certified/Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA)

Our CNA/GNA program delivers fundamental training, from initial introduction to advanced clinical experience, to prepare you for Certified and Geriatric Nursing Assistant exams; CNA credential is eligible for academic credit conversion.

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Course Sequence Order
• CAH145 or ADE641 Foundations for Healthcare Careers
• CAH132 Certified Nursing Assistant Part I
• CAH133 Certified Nursing Assistant Part II
• CAH190 Certified Nursing Assistant-Clinicals


Duration & Format
• Program Duration: Five months
• Timing: Day, Evening classes
• Hybrid Format: In-person and online participation required

Requirements
• English reading and listening skills*
• At least 16 years of age at registration
• Physical exam before Clinical; negative TB test, current vaccines including COVID-19 series
• Current AHA Basic Life Support CPR card or SAF157 CPR Basic Life Support registration.
• Background investigation, fingerprinting, and drug testing (costs included in program fees)

Tuition & Fees*
• Tuition & Class Fees (approximate): up to $3,550
Registration Fees
Textbooks Costs
Financial Assistance Options
• Exam Fees: See below

Credentials & Certifications
• FCC Completion Award (per course) or CEWD Workforce Training Certificate
Maryland Board of Nursing- Certified and/or Geriatric Nursing Assistant

Receive Credit for Prior Learning Experience*
• CAH145- Any of following certifications/licenses: CNA, CMA/CCMA (or other Medical Assistant certification), LPN, RN, EMT-B or EMT-I, CRT, AEMT or Paramedic
• SAF157 - Current AHA Basic Life Support CPR Card valid throughout program

Career Pathways
Learn more about CNA/GNA career growth opportunities.

Contact Us
*Contact Healthcare Careers for details.


Please Note: Residency fees apply ($5 per course for residents outside Frederick County and $10 per course for non-Maryland students). Learn more >>

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CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (1/14/2025-2/20/2025)

Instructor : Angela Carter 

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Class ID: 27796

Section Number: 2

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC124

Closed

CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Wed, Mon 4:30 PM - 7:30 PM (1/15/2025-2/26/2025)

Instructor : Brandi Bochert 

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Class ID: 27820

Section Number: 6

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC126

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Wed, Mon 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (1/22/2025-2/19/2025)

Instructor : Danielle Stoffer 

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Class ID: 27812

Section Number: 4

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC104

Closed

CAH132

Tuition $496.00

Fees: $496.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM (2/18/2025-3/27/2025)

Instructor : Kathleen Hughes 

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Class ID: 27794

Section Number: 1

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC127

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

CAH132

Tuition $496.00

Fees: $496.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed, Thu 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (2/24/2025-3/27/2025)

Instructor : Blackboard Instructor 

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Class ID: 27810

Section Number: 2

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC127

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

CAH133

Tuition $496.00

Fees: $400.00

Weekly - Mon, Wed, Thu 5:30 PM - 9:30 PM (4/7/2025-5/8/2025)

Instructor : Blackboard Instructor 

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Class ID: 27815

Section Number: 2

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC127

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

CAH133

Tuition $496.00

Fees: $400.00

Weekly - Tue, Thu 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM (4/8/2025-5/15/2025); Weekly - Tue, Thu 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM (4/8/2025-5/13/2025)

Instructor : Kathleen Hughes 

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Class ID: 27814

Section Number: 1

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room : Multiple  Room : 
  MC116. 
  MC127.

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

CAH190

Tuition $424.00

Fees: $300.00

Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM (5/12/2025-5/30/2025)

Instructor : Blackboard Instructor 

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Class ID: 27818

Section Number: 2

Location: OFF CAMPUS Location : 
  OFF CAMPUS.

Room :  Off Campus Location

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

CAH145

Tuition $229.00

Fees: $294.00

Weekly - Wed, Thu, Mon, Tue 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (5/14/2025-5/29/2025)

Instructor : Continuing Education Instructor 

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Class ID: 27813

Section Number: 5

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC116

CAH190

Tuition $424.00

Fees: $300.00

Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM (5/19/2025-6/6/2025)

Instructor : Kathleen Hughes 

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Class ID: 27817

Section Number: 1

Location: OFF CAMPUS Location : 
  OFF CAMPUS.

Room :  Off Campus Location

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

CAH132

Tuition $496.00

Fees: $496.00

Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (6/2/2025-6/26/2025)

Instructor : Blackboard Instructor 

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Class ID: 27811

Section Number: 3

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC127

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information

CAH133

Tuition $496.00

Fees: $400.00

Weekly - Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (6/30/2025-7/23/2025)

Instructor : Blackboard Instructor 

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Class ID: 27816

Section Number: 3

Location: Monroe Center Location : 
  Monroe Center.

Room :  MC127

Email CEInfo@frederick.edu or call 301.624.2888 for registration information