While these differ from state to state, there are some broad requirements that generally apply to all CNAs in the U. When it comes time to recertify, there are some steps that are common to practically all state licensing boards.
Follow these general steps to ensure that you are able to continue working as a CNA without any unnecessary fees, processes, or interruptions to your career. You must find out the prerequisites for recertification in the state where you are currently working. If you want to begin working in another state, you should find out the regulations of that state, as each licensing board has different requirements.
In fact, some states do not require license renewal at all, as long as you continue to work as a CNA. Learn more about these requirements by clicking on the U. Most states have online renewal options in addition to paper forms, while some only offer the latter. If you have a choice, know that online applications are almost always processed more quickly than paper forms. Filling out this form will generally require some basic information:.
Be sure to have this information available to streamline the renewal process. If your form requires an employer signature, prioritize getting that form to them as soon as possible. After receiving your renewal form, the CNA registry of your state may require that you submit your information for a criminal background check.
The criminal background check may require that you personally go to a designated location to have your fingerprints taken, or you may be sent a packet in the mail to complete this process from home. Results rarely take longer than one week to be processed, particularly if you have a clear background. Any legal difficulties and felony charges against you may hamper your recertification process.
It's advisable to renew it a month in advance, as it can take up to three weeks for the renewal to be issued. You must prove that you have worked as a CNA during the last two years for the minimum number of hours set forth by your state's Nursing Aide Registry. However, you don't have to be currently employed. You must take the certification exam again if you have not worked as a CNA in the past two years. You must get a renewal application from the Nursing Aide Registry office.
Carefully fill out the first section, making sure you answer all the questions. The second section must be filled out by your most recent employer. You must mail the application form, renewal fee and any documents requested, to the address specified on the form. You may be required to take the certification exam over again if you fail to renew your license on time.
You may be able to track your application's status online, if your state's Nursing Aide Registry office has a website. The individual may contact a community college to see if the college has an approved manual skills evaluator or a recertification program.
The evaluator will complete a Manual Skills Evaluation Form and submit a completion roster via INACE online registration program Directions provided upon securing the required credentials. Once you have completed the performance skills evaluation with an approved evaluator, the evaluator will electronically submit your required information to the INACE program at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Nurse Aide Testing Project.
You should receive an email that directs you to the website where you will verify your eligibility, create an account and purchase a seat for testing. There are approximately 50 test sites across the state of Illinois where you may test. Toggle navigation. Nurse Aide Certification - Test for Recertification A CNA is required to work at least 8 hours during every 24 month period 2 years after becoming certified.
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