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title: "Introduction "
url: "https://kb-maryland.credentia.com/en/article/introduction"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-04-02T19:29:20.388Z"
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# Introduction 

This handbook is designed for candidates seeking nursing assistant certification in Maryland.

This handbook is designed for candidates seeking Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA1 and CNA 2) registration in **Maryland**. It describes the process of applying for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP®) and taking the NNAAP Examination. It should be kept for future reference.

The Maryland Board of Nursing, Nursing Assistant Certification Program, has contracted with Credentia, a nationally recognized leading provider of assessment services to regulatory agencies and national associations, to develop, schedule, administer, score, and report the results of the NNAAP Examination required for registration as a CNA.

The Maryland Board of Nursing is responsible for the Nursing Assistant Certification Program in the state of Maryland including GNA registration and Registry services. To be registered in Maryland as a CNA, you must first be certified as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA).

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