Initial Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA-1)
Formerly known as CNA/GNA. Students are responsible for additional expenses including physical exam, live scan fingerprinting/background check, State Board exam, and licenses.
Programs
Program information below is based on currently available public website details.

Some programs may include online-supported enrollment steps and hosted training resources through the student portal. Availability varies by program. Contact admissions to confirm current training format options.
Jireh Healthcare Institute supports students from Silver Spring, Takoma Park, Wheaton, Burtonsville, Beltsville, Laurel, College Park, Hyattsville, Rockville, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, and Washington DC.
Formerly known as CNA/GNA. Students are responsible for additional expenses including physical exam, live scan fingerprinting/background check, State Board exam, and licenses.
Medication Technician initial training focused on safe medication administration and documentation workflows.
Combined emergency readiness training in first aid, CPR, and AED response.
Refresher training to help eligible learners maintain current CMT credentials.
Appointment-based ACLS/BLS training support with admissions scheduling assistance.
CNA Upgrade
The Career-Ready option is an upgrade to the existing CNA program and is not a separate state credential.
$1,350
Includes the same core CNA instruction currently provided by Jireh Healthcare Institute.
Recommended
$1,500
Both options include the same core CNA instruction. The Career-Ready Package adds the training, preparation, supplies and career-support services specifically listed above.
Third-party expenses, including physical examinations, uniforms, textbooks, fingerprinting/background checks, State Board examination fees and licensing fees, are not included.