Top Knowledge Healthcare Institute

Top Knowledge Healthcare Institute’s CNA/GNA TRAINING PROGRAM & CLASSES in Baltimore, Maryland, prepares students to provide basic patient care under the supervision of a registered nurse or licensed practical nurse. The program leads toward certified nursing assistant and geriatric nursing assistant certification through Maryland’s required training pathway and includes theory, laboratory, and clinical components. The primary daytime and evening pathways run for six weeks, with weekday classes and clinical training in a Baltimore-area long-term care facility; online assignments are also required. Admission requires photo identification and a Social Security card or Tax ID number, a health physical examination, immunization records or a hepatitis B waiver, a tuberculosis test or chest X-ray, an acceptable background check, and CPR certification. The page presents conflicting requirements regarding a high school diploma or GED, so that requirement is omitted.

At a glance

• Format: HYBRID
• Leads to: CNA/GNA certification

Top Knowledge Healthcare Institute’s PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION TRAINING PROGRAM & CLASSES is offered in Rockville, Maryland. The program trains students to collect and process blood samples for laboratory analysis through anatomy and physiology, blood collection equipment, venipuncture, capillary puncture, and related legal and ethical topics. It prepares graduates to become nationally certified as a Phlebotomy Technician through National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Training includes theory, laboratory instruction, live blood draws, and a clinical externship at a clinical laboratory. Morning classes meet on weekdays, while a weekend option is also available; each format includes a one-week weekday clinical component. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, provide a U.S. high school diploma, transcript, or GED, and provide immunization or tuberculosis screening documentation, a clean background check, and current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.

At a glance

• Format: IN_PERSON
• Next start: December 7
• Tuition: $100 registration fee; $1,835 tuition; $360 for books, background check, uniform, supplies, and BLS certification; installments of $100 at registration, $835 on the first day of class, $680 in week 3, and $680 in week 6.
• Leads to: nationally certified as a Phlebotomy Technician through National Healthcareer Association (NHA)