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Maryland CNA Requirements 2026: Hours and Exam

At least 100 hours: 60 hours of classroom and lab (16 of them in-person pre-clinical lab) and 40 hours of supervised clinical training, at least 16 of them in long-term care.

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Steps

  1. Choose a state-approved program.
  2. Complete the 100 hours.
  3. Pass the state exam.
  4. Get listed on the state registry

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Checked 2026-10-22. HHA and PCA state requirements: pending.

Sources

  1. Maryland: https://regs.maryland.gov/us/md/exec/comar/10.39.02.06Official
  2. Maryland registry: https://health.maryland.gov/mbon/pages/cna-info.aspxOfficial
  3. 42 CFR 483.152: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-G/part-483/subpart-D/section-483.152Official

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