Healthcare

Industry: Healthcare

Program: Pressley Ridge

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

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.

Industry: Healthcare

Program: Chesapeake College

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

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.

Industry: Healthcare

Program: Wor-Wic Community College, Cecil College, Chesapeake 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

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.

Industry: Healthcare

Program: Zollege Health Academy, Anne Arundel Community College and Dental Association of Maryland

Location:
Training location varies by specific training track:

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

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

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.

Industry: Healthcare

Program: 1199SEIU Training and Employment Fund

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

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.

Industry: Healthcare

Program: ELH Nursing Solutions, It Works, Soul of Medicine TRaining Center, Health Focus

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

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.

Industry: Healthcare

Program: Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake

Location:
222 E Redwood Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21202

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.

Industry: Healthcare

Program: It Works Learning Center, Inc.

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.

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.

Industry: Healthcare

Program: Associated Catholic Charities

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

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.

Industry: Healthcare

Program: The Community College of Baltimore County (CCBC)

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

CCBC Randallstown
3637 Offutt Road
Baltimore, Maryland 21133

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.

Industry: Healthcare

Program: Asian American Center of Frederick

Location:
Virtual on Zoom

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, financial 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.

Industry: Healthcare

Program: Allegany College of Maryland

Location:
12401 Willowbrook Road
SE Cumberland Maryland 21502

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.

Industry: Healthcare

Program: Centro de Apoyo Familiar in partnership with CASA Ruben

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

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, financial 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).

Industry: Healthcare

Program: Health Tech Alley

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)

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.