About
Stein Academy’s CNA/GNA program trains Certified Nursing Assistants and nurse aides to provide hands-on care and routine support for people in homes, hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and mental health settings under registered nurse supervision. The program prepares graduates for CNA certification with the Maryland Board of Nursing and the Nurse Aid Assessment/GNA Exam. Day and evening classes run for four weeks, including classroom, lab, and clinical instruction, while a weekend option runs for 8.5 weeks. Admission requires passing a pre-admission test or providing proof of high school education, government identification, required health and immunization documentation or waivers, current CPR and First Aid training, and a minimum age of 17 by the final scheduled class day.
At a glance
- Format: IN_PERSON
- Tuition: $945 tuition and $50 lab fee; $50 non-refundable registration fee
- Leads to: CNA Certification and Nurse Aid Assessment/GNA Exam
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
- Employer sponsorship: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Stein Academy
Stein Academy is a career school in Windsor Mill, Maryland, that prepares students for healthcare and allied health roles. Its listed training fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), and Phlebotomy. The school also identifies medical, technology, and career development as areas of education. Its broader program offerings include nursing support, pharmacy technology, medical assisting, and medication technology. Stein Academy’s instruction is intended to provide the knowledge needed for entry-level positions in these fields, while some programs may prepare students to sit for national certification examinations. The school describes its training as career-focused and connected to healthcare occupations, with coursework designed around practical entry-level workforce preparation.