Healthcare

Industry: Healthcare

Description: Healthcare Mentorship Maryland is an eight-week Certified Nursing Assistant-l/Certified Nursing Assistant-ll (CNA-l/CNA-ll) training program that provides comprehensive essential skills training, case management, job readiness instruction, placement, and retention services to meet a critical demand of essential workers for diverse healthcare organizations. The 8-week program is structured into two distinct components:

1. Essential Skills (4 weeks): Participants attend a 36-hour soft-skills training course that introduces the professional skills required for entry-level healthcare employment. During this course, participants are taught essential skills with the goal of becoming effective and thriving healthcare professionals. Training modules include career and soft skill development. Coursework also addresses classroom learning skills essential in preparing students for entering technical training.

2. Technical Training (4 weeks): Participants attend a 120-hour CNA-1/CNA-ll training program through a partnership with a licensed external training provider certified by the Maryland Higher Education Commission and the Maryland Board of Nursing. The course consists of 120 hours of instruction, which includes 42 hours of clinical experience, 48 hours of lecture/theory, and 30 hours of lab/clinical practice. Upon completing the program and all state licensing requirements, graduates will register with the Maryland Board of Nursing to obtain their nursing assistant certification. 3. Certified Medication Technician (4 days): Participants attend a 20-hour training program to prepare unlicensed staff to safely administer medications under the delegation of a Registered Nurse in Assisted Living facilities and Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) community-based programs.

Location:
8501 LaSalle Road, Suite 200
Towson, Maryland 21286

Certifications Earned: Participants may earn industry-recognized certifications including Certified Nursing Assistant I (CNA-I), Certified Nursing Assistant II (CNA-II), Certified Medication Technician (CMT), and CPR/AED Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers and First Aid certification.

Eligibility: Eligibility requirements for acceptance into the Healthcare Mentorship Maryland Program include:

1. Age: Participants must be between the ages of 18-24 years old by the start of the program.

2. Education: Participants must have a high school diploma or equivalent and must not currently hold a bachelor’s degree or be enrolled full-time at a four-year college or university.

3. Documentation: You are able to provide required documentation (i.e., valid photo ID, copy of diploma or equivalent, social security card/visa, up-to-date physical and PPD test).

4. Participant can pass a random drug test (essential for employment).

5. Background Check: Participant has no pending criminal charges, felony, or violent convictions, or PBJ (requirement of the Maryland Board of Nursing).

6. Career: Participant is interested in a full-time career opportunity as a nursing assistant/geriatric nursing assistant.

Expected Earnings: $16.00-$20.00 an hour

Contact: Quanitta Favorite-Battle
[email protected]

Industry: Healthcare

Description: Chesapeake College healthcare programs offer comprehensive workforce development training to prepare students for high-demand roles in the medical field. By combining in-depth classroom theory with practical, in-person technical sessions, we provide the career-focused education and support necessary to enter the healthcare workforce. Training programs are detailed below.

1. Clinical Medical Assistant: Master patient care, lab tests, and medication administration. In-depth theory, lab sessions, and clinical hours.

2. Basic Dental Assistant: Gain expertise in patient preparation, dental imaging, and clinical procedures. Intensive classroom instruction, laboratory training, and an optional professional internship.

3. Phlebotomy Technician: Master the techniques of venipuncture, skin punctures, and professional specimen handling. In-depth theory, hands-on labs, and clinical internship.

4. Sterile Processing Technician: Gain expertise in infection control, instrument assembly, and decontamination techniques. Intensive classroom instruction and laboratory sessions.

Location:
Chesapeake College
1000 College Circle
Wye Mills, Maryland 21679

Certifications Earned: Credentials differ for each program:

1. Clinical Medical Assistant: Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

2. Basic Dental Assistant: Dental Radiation Technologist from the Dental Association National Board (DANB).

3. Phlebotomy Technician: Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification from the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP).

4. Sterile Processing Technician: Certified Registered Central Service Technician (CRCST) from the Healthcare Sterile Processing Association (HSPA).

Eligibility: To ensure student success, each healthcare program has specific entry requirements. For a detailed list of prerequisites and to start your application, please reach out to our team at [email protected].

Expected Earnings: Graduates can expect an entry-level wage between $18.00 and $25.00 per hour, depending on the program and geographic area. These positions are foundational healthcare roles that provide strong potential for salary growth and career advancement over time.

Contact: [email protected]

Industry: Healthcare

Description: Trainees have the opportunity to become a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Daytime and evening classes are offered throughout the year at either Cecil College, Chesapeake College, or Wor-Wic Community College.

Location:
Wor-Wic Community College
32000 Campus Drive
Salisbury, Maryland 21804

Cecil College
1 Seahawk Drive
North East, Maryland 21901

Chesapeake College
1000 College Circle
Wye Mills, Maryland 21679

Certifications Earned: Participants earn their Maryland Board of Nursing CNA-I certification.

Eligibility: Participants must have a favorable criminal background check, be up to date on all required immunizations, and complete all requirements of the training institution.

Expected Earnings: $20.00 an hour

Contact: Lisa Widmaier
[email protected]

Industry: Healthcare

Description: The Dental Assistant and Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) training programs provide hands-on, industry-recognized training designed to prepare jobseekers for entry-level careers in dental offices and healthcare settings. Participants receive classroom instruction, practical skills training, and real-world externship experience to build the knowledge and confidence needed to enter the workforce and qualify for national certification exams.

Location:
Training location varies by specific training track:

Location for CCMA training
Luminis Health Anne Arundel Medical Center
2001 Medical Parkway
ullnapolis, Maryland 21401

Location for Dental Assistant Training
ullne Arundel Community College
101 College Parkway
Arnold, Maryland 21012

Certifications Earned: Credentials differ for each program:

1. Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)

National Healthcareer Association Clinical Medical Assistant Certification

1. Dental Assistant:

Dental Assisting National Board Dental Assistant Certification

Dental Assisting National Board Radiography Certification

Eligibility: Participants must be Anne Arundel County residents, at least 18 years old, and authorized to work in the United States.

Expected Earnings: Salary differs for each program:

1. CCMA- $20.17 per hour (average)

2. Dental Assistant- $24.03 per hour (average)

Contact: [email protected]

Industry: Healthcare

Description: 1199 SEIU offers three training programs:

1. CNA-
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) play a vital role in healthcare by assisting patients with daily activities, monitoring vital signs, and helping ensure their comfort and safety. This program provides the essential knowledge, hands-on training, and confidence needed to succeed as a Certified Nursing Assistant and deliver quality patient care. Training includes both classroom instruction and supervised clinical hands-on experience.

2. CMA-
The Certified Medicine Aide (CMA) Program prepares Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to administer specific medications to residents in a Maryland nursing home under the supervision of a nurse or physician. Approved by the Maryland Board of Nursing, our 80-hour medicine aide course includes 48 hours of theory and 32 hours of clinical. Some topics include administering non-parenteral medications, procedures and techniques for administering drugs, drug classification, drug solutions, measurements, and standards.

3. PCT-
Take your Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) certification to the next level with the 12-week Patient Care Technician (PCT) program. This training program builds on foundational CNA skills through instruction in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, legal and ethical practices, catheter care, phlebotomy, electrocardiograms (EKGs), glucose monitoring, basic wound care, and more. Upon completion, participants will be prepared to apply their expanded skill set toward employment opportunities in local hospitals and healthcare settings.

Location:
Training location varies by specific training track:
1. Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)-

New Destiny Health Career Center
7600 Osler Drive
Towson, Maryland 21204

Prince George’s Community College
Largo Campus - 301 Largo Road, Largo, Maryland 20774
Town Center Campus - 6505 Belcrest Road Suite 125, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
Laurel Campus - 312 Marshall Avenue Room205, Laurel, Maryland 20707

2. Certified Medicine Aide (CMA)-
Baltimore City Community College
2600 Liberty Heights Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21215

3. Patient Care Technician (PCT)-
Virtual Classroom

Certifications Earned: Credentials differ for each program:

1. CNA-
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

2. CMA-
Certified Medicine Aide (CMA)

3. PCT-
Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)

Eligibility: Eligibility differs for each program:

1. CNA- participant must have their high school diploma and be 18 years of age.

2. CMA- participant much have their Certified Nursing Assistant credential (CNA-I) certification, at least one year of experience working in a skilled nursing facility, and a letter of reference from a Director of Nursing.

3. PCT- participant must have their CNA certification and at least one year of work experience under that certification.

Expected Earnings: CNA - $21.00-$23.00 an hour

CMA - $17.00-$24.00 an hour

PCT - $17.00-$27.00 an hour

Contact: [email protected]

Industry: Healthcare

Description: DWD offers a free Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) I and CNA II training program that combines healthcare certification, case management, wraparound essential support services, and job placement assistance to help individuals launch long-term careers in healthcare. The program also provides continued career advancement opportunities, including stackable credentials such as Phlebotomy, EKG, Medication Aide and pathways toward LPN and RN training, while addressing workforce shortages in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and senior care settings.

Location:
Health Focus-
4900 Belair Road
Baltimore MD 21206

It Works Learning Center-
26 North Fulton Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21223

4669 Falls Road
Baltimore, MD 21209

Soul of Medicine-
5910 York Road 2nd Floor
Baltimore, MD 21212

Certifications Earned: Participants can earn their CNA I and CNA II.

Eligibility: Participants must be at least 18 years of age, have a Covid-19 vaccination, pass a background check, and complete an eligibility review/intake interview with DWD team members.

Expected Earnings: $17.00-$22.00 an hour

Contact: [email protected]

Industry: Healthcare

Description: In partnership with CVS Health and Baltimore City Community College, Goodwill offers an 18-week pre-certification program, where individuals will complete all of the prerequisites to sit for Maryland’s Pharmacy Technician Certification Exam (PTCE), consisting of CPR training, Pharmacy Calculations and Pharmacy Theory courses, followed by a 160-hour Pharmacy Technician Clinical externship provided by CVS Health. This course is offered in-person for residents within Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake region.

Location:
222 E Redwood Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Certifications Earned: Participants earn their Maryland's Pharmacy Technician Certification.

Eligibility: Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED, no criminal background, the ability to pass a 10th-grade-level educational assessment and medical screening, and proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

Expected Earnings: $17.00 an hour

Contact: [email protected]

Industry: Healthcare

Description: Effective April 1, 2026, The Certified Nursing Assistant-I (CNA-I) training certificate (formerly the CNA/GNA) is now required by ALL healthcare employer in Maryland. This is a 140 hour certificate program offered: day/9am-3pm or night/5:30pm-10:30pm, full-time/4-5 classes per week or part-time/3 classes per week. Depending on the class schedule, the program typically runs 8-13 weeks. The training includes 100+ hours of lecture and skills training and 40 hours of clinical training. Graduates are placed in employment upon completion. We provide support during licensing and offer lifetime job placement. This class is ideal for individuals who are seeking employment in long-term care and skilled nursing facilities, primarily caring for the elderly. This is not a hospital class.

Location:
We offer the CNA-I training in our Maryland training sites, including Anne Arundel County, Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Howard County, Montgomery, and Prince George's County.

Certifications Earned: Participants earn their Certified Nursing Assistant-I (CNA-I), formerly the Certified Nursing Assistant and Geriatric Nursing Assistant (CNA/GNA).

Eligibility: Participants must be at least 18 years old, drug-free (including marijuana), able to pass a criminal background check, physically capable of performing all CNA-I job duties without limitations, and willing to accept full-time employment upon graduation; a high school diploma or GED is not required in Maryland.

Expected Earnings: $17.00 - $21.00+ per hour + overtime

Contact: [email protected]

Industry: Healthcare

Description: Catholic Charities’ Peer Recovery Training Program provides trauma-informed training, certification preparation, supportive services, and hands-on experience to help individuals with lived experience pursue careers as Certified Peer Recovery Specialists.

Location:
Our Daily Bread Employment Center
725 Fallsway
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

Certifications Earned: Participants have the opportunity to earn both the CCAR Recovery Coach Certification and the Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) credential.

Eligibility: Participants must be 18 years of age or older, have a GED or high school diploma, and have lived experience with a substance use disorder.

Expected Earnings: $18.00-$21.00 an hour

Contact: [email protected]

Industry: Healthcare

Description: Connecting Students to Careers in the Dental Industry is an eight‑month program that builds the skills students need to enter the dental field. Participants receive hands‑on dental assistant technical training, workplace readiness support, and focused preparation for the National Dental Assisting Certification exam. Graduates are ready for immediate roles as dental assistants or dental front office professionals. A smaller number of incumbent dental assistants will also be supported as they advance their careers by working toward their Maryland General Expanded Functions Certification.

Location:
CCBC Dundalk Campus
7200 Sollers Point Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21222

CCBC Randallstown
3637 Offutt Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21133

Certifications Earned: Participants can earn their Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certificate.

Eligibility: Participants must have their High School Degree/GED.

Expected Earnings: $22.00 an hour as a dental assistant.

Contact: [email protected]

Industry: Healthcare

Description: The Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Training is structured around the nine core competencies for CHWs: advocacy and community capacity building, effective oral and written communication, cultural competency, ethics and confidentiality, knowledge of local resources and system navigation, care coordination support, health behavior change education, outreach strategies, and foundational public health and health literacy concepts.

The curriculum is organized into two modules. Module I (entry level) focuses on foundational understanding of the CHW role, including its history, core responsibilities, required skills, and key legal and ethical considerations, with an emphasis on perspective development. Module II (entry and incumbent level) builds technical knowledge in medical and healthcare concepts to strengthen applied practice in the field.

This program is designed for unemployed and underemployed individuals, as well as those seeking career advancement through CHW certification and improved earning potential. Participants are trained to support individuals and families in underserved communities who may face barriers such as limited access to healthcare, finullcial constraints, language differences, or cultural barriers. CHWs help bridge these gaps by providing education, navigation support, and connection to services.

The training consists of 100 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of supervised field experience (practicum), delivered over approximately four months.

Location:
Virtual on Zoom

Certifications Earned: CHW Certification in Maryland.

Eligibility: Participants must be at least 18 years old, be a legal resident of Maryland, have a high school diploma or GED, and possess a valid work permit.

Expected Earnings: $20.00-$23.00 an hour

Contact: [email protected]

Industry: Healthcare

Description: Allegany College offers three training programs:

1. Certified Nursing Assistant- The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Program prepares students with the classroom instruction and hands-on clinical training needed to provide quality patient care in healthcare settings. Graduates are eligible to apply for state certification, take the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program exam, and pursue employment in hospitals and long-term care facilities.

2. Pharmacy Technician- This Pharmacy Technician course prepares students for the Maryland registry exam through training in medications, dosage calculations, pharmacy laws, and compounding techniques. Students also complete an internship to gain hands-on experience in a pharmacy setting.

2. Dispensary Technician- This Dispensary Technician course prepares students for careers in Maryland’s growing medical cannabis industry through training in dispensary operations, cannabis laws, product knowledge, compliance, customer service, and workplace safety. Students gain the skills needed to support daily dispensary operations and provide safe, professional customer care.

Location:
12401 Willowbrook Road
SE Cumberland Maryland 21502

Certifications Earned: Credentials differ for each program:

1. Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate

2. Pharmacy Technician Certificate

3. Responsible Vendor Training (RVT)

Eligibility: Participants must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or equivalent credential.

Expected Earnings: $16.00-$20.00 an hour

Contact: [email protected]

Industry: Healthcare

Description: The CAF Workforce, Health and Wellness Program (CWHWP) is a healthcare apprenticeship and workforce development program led by Centro de Apoyo Familiar (CAF) in partnership with Casa Rubén. The program is designed to support unemployed, underemployed, low-income, immigrant, and bilingual Maryland residents interested in pursuing careers in healthcare as Certified Medical Assistants (CMAs).

Participants receive classroom instruction, workforce readiness training, employment coaching, finullcial literacy education, and on-the-job learning opportunities through employer partners. The training includes clinical knowledge, administrative healthcare skills, front desk operations, patient scheduling, and CMA certification preparation.

The program follows a hire-first apprenticeship model that combines Related Technical Instruction (RTI) with On-the-Job Learning (OJL).

Location:
CASA Ruben Foundation
1700 Elton Road Suite 200
Silver Spring, Maryland 20903

Certifications Earned: Participants can earn their Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) Certification and Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.

Eligibility: Participants must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or GED, have legal authorization to work, and be available for both training and employment. Participants must also be able to speak, read, and write English; pass a background check and drug screening; provide immunization records; obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; complete a physical examination if required; and successfully pass all exams necessary to earn program certification.

Expected Earnings: $20.00–$24.00 an hour

Contact: [email protected]

Industry: Healthcare

Description: Health Tech Alley offers a training program designed to prepare participants for careers in healthcare administration and support roles. The program consists of three training tracks:

1. Healthcare 101 (18 hours)- The Healthcare Career Fundamentals course provides an opportunity for obtaining the fundamental skills needed to succeed in finding and succeeding in a job and building the foundation for a rewarding career within the healthcare administrative and clinical support sectors. Topics include Healthcare 101 and Workforce Skills.

2. IT 101 & Digital Literacy (20 hours)- This module focuses on computer basics including computer hygiene, Introduction to Microsoft Office and Introduction to Electronic Health Records.

3. On the Job Training and Paid Internships- This module includes 80-hours of on-the-job training with an employer partner to apply skills learned in the classroom.

Location:
Maryland Innovation Center
6751 Columbia Gateway Drive, Suite 300
Columbia Maryland 21046

Wor-Wic Community College
32000 Campus Drive
Salisbury, Maryland 21804

Virtual (ZOOM)

Certifications Earned: N/A

Eligibility: Participants must be at least 18 years old by the completion of the program, be residents of Maryland, possess a high school diploma or GED®, be able to read and write in English (bilingual skills are desirable), and have the ability to solve basic math problems.

Expected Earnings: $18.00 an hour

Contact: [email protected]