The Federal OBRA 87 legisltation that mandated NA Training and testing never intended for NAs to pay for their own training. Below is info about how to find a training program but you also can find more info on this web site - go to buttons on the left - click on new NA FAQ then click on "how to find a training program."

You may even be able to get credit for some of the training you already have. but you will need to contact the State office for NAs in Maryland about this. Also go to their web site for more info. Their add is:

Licensing and Certification Administration
4201 Patterson Ave
Baltimore MD 21215-2299
(410) 764-2770
(800) 470-8761 verification

Web site - www.asisvcs.com

Best of luck

Genevieve Gipson RN MEd RNC Director
National Network of Career Nursing Assistants
[email protected] - email
www. cna-network.org - web site

2005
"Nursing Assistants: Specialists in the Art of Caring" (C)
Celebrating 28 years as a
national professional organization for nursing assistants
in long term care services