Initial Registration & Training

 Before Enrolling in a CNA Course

1. Print the CNA Training Enrollment Verification form.
   • Complete Applicant section
   • Ask your employer or school to complete their section
2. After the form is completed, open, complete, and submit the CNA Initial Registration Application
   • You must upload the completed Training Enrollment Verification Form to the application
3. After submitting application, allow 5-7 business days for review  
4. After 5-7 days, verify eligibility to enroll in a board-approved training program:
   • Enter your name in the Verification site
   • Look under the status heading to see if the status indicates 'eligible'
     • If 'eligible', you may enroll in a training program
     • If your name does not pull up, email the Department of Health to request next steps.

Approved Program List

 Nursing Student Equivalency Training Waiver

• A nursing student, who has successfully completed fundamentals in nursing courses at an approved nursing education program with a grade C or better, may Apply to waive the 75-hour training portion of the NATP.
• Applicant must submit a copy of nursing school transcript.
• Upon approval by the Board, the nursing student applicant must pass the nurse aide written and skills competency evaluations before being placed on the CNA registry.