CNA Recertification Guidelines

The CNA recertification process is supposed to be done every two years. It is a requirement of every state board of nursing and must be complied with. In this article I will discuss the guidelines associated with the recertification process.

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The criteria for getting recertified are very clear. You must have worked in a nursing assistant capacity for more than 150 hours over the last two years. The number of hours depends on the state you are certified in. Some states have more than 200 hours while others may be a little more lenient. This ensures that the nursing assistant is abreast of the changes taking place in the working environment. You don't want someone who doesn't know the latest techniques being your nurse.

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Besides the working requirement, it is important to have a valid US living permit or proof of citizenship. You can usually give a copy of your passport if you are a US citizen, or a permit copy if you have a working visa or a green card.

Felony convictions have to be declared to the board. If you keep something like that hidden and the state board finds out, you are likely to be removed off the CNA register.

The form for recertification can be found on the relevant state board website. You can download the form and fill out your personal information in the first section. The second section requires employer details. This is supposed to be filled by your current employer if you are working. If you've been out of work for a while you'll need the employer you have worked for in the last two years to fill it out for you.

After filling out the form, you have to post it to the address which the nursing board has listed on their website. It usually takes two weeks for the recertification process to be concluded.

If you haven't worked in the last two years, you'll need to take the certification test again. You'll have to provide proof of your prior CNA certification and then take the test for a second time. Your license will be renewed on passing successfully.

If its been over five years since you worked as a CNA, you'll have to retake the training as well as the certification test. Again, this is to ensure that CNA's are kept updated of recent developments in the working environment.

CNA Recertification Guidelines

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