Department of Nursing and Allied Health Technology
NURSING ASSISTANT
Nursing Assistants are licensed to perform selected nursing skills as routinely delegated by a nurse. The college offers the opportunity to train for three levels of certification - certified nursing assistant, geriatric nursing assistant, and certified medicine aide. Each has its own set of qualifications, licensing requirements and State of Maryland application procedures.
Continuing Education Program*: Certified Nursing Assistant
*Note: This program may also be taken for college credit.
Program Description & Courses
Registrants successfully complete HTH-6170 and HTH-8170 with a CMP.
Specific admissions requirements
This may be a competitive admissions program determined by student : instructor ratios and clinical space available. Students are required to provide proof of immunization status, a completed health form, and a criminal background check at the student's expense. Students may be required to provide proof of health insurance and a negative drug screen at the request of agencies and at the student's expense.
Professional organization resources and certification information