Maryland CNA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CNA license in Maryland you need to satisfy the Maryland Board of Nursing's in-service / continuing-education training requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying training. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Maryland requires for CNA renewal
| In-service / CE required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Maryland Board of Nursing |
To renew, a nursing assistant attests to at least 16 hours of paid nursing-assistant practice within the two years before renewal. If that practice requirement isn't met, a CNA-I must pass a board-approved competency evaluation and a CNA-II must complete a board-approved training program. Maryland imposes no general in-service/CE hour requirement for standard CNA renewal. (The separate Certified Medicine Aide endorsement requires 100 practice hours plus an 8-hour CE program.)
Full CNA renewal guide for Maryland (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Maryland CNA CE course providers
- Medline University
Free and low-cost in-service training modules for nurse aides.
- CEUfast — Nurse Aide
In-service and continuing-education courses for nursing assistants.
- Elite Learning — CNA In-Service
CNA in-service training packages covering federally required topics.
- Relias
Employer-oriented in-service and competency training widely used in long-term care.
Maryland CNA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CNA license in Maryland?
Maryland does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for CNA renewal. To renew, a nursing assistant attests to at least 16 hours of paid nursing-assistant practice within the two years before renewal. If that practice requirement isn't met, a CNA-I must pass a board-approved competency evaluation and a CNA-II must complete a board-approved training program. Maryland imposes no general in-service/CE hour requirement for standard CNA renewal. (The separate Certified Medicine Aide endorsement requires 100 practice hours plus an 8-hour CE program.)
Do online CNA CE courses count in Maryland?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Maryland Board of Nursing. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Maryland CNA CE?
Maryland generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Maryland Board of Nursing.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Maryland Board of Nursing. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.