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Certified Nurse Aide
License Description Certified Nurse Aides provide more than 90% of the hands-on care received by nursing home residents. To be designated a CNA, one must successfully complete an approved Nurse Aide Training program and pass standardized exams. Certification is granted for 24 months at which time recertification is needed to maintain the designation of CNA and be renewed. Source: NATP for Nursing Homes for New York State Nursing Home Nurse Aide Certification, Report, Rev. 3/2018.
Licensing Agency
NYS Department of Health
Nursing Home and ICF/DD Surveillance and Quality Assurance
875 Central Avenue
Albany, NY 12206
(518) 408 1282
profcred@health.ny.gov
Active Status Active
Certification Certification required
Continuing Education Continuing education required to maintain license
Criminal Record No criminal record prohibitions
Education No educational requirements
Exam State exam required
License Type Register with licensing agency
License Updated 02/08/2023
Physical Requirements No physical requirements
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