CNA Classes in Connecticut

After completing a Connecticut-approved program, individuals will need to take the state’s CNA certification examination in order to become a CNA. The test is put out by the Connecticut Department of Public Health and uses the Prometric, Inc. system of testing. Individuals must fill out the registry application and indicate if they are first-time testers or if they have taken the test before. The fee must be included with the examination. The cost for both parts of the test is $118 for the written test or $128 for the oral test.

As stated, the examination begins with the written knowledge portion of the test, which is actually completed on a computer. This section has 60 multiple-choice questions, and applicants have up to 90 minutes to complete it. Another option is to take the knowledge portion orally. The skills test follows and requires applicants to demonstrate three randomly selected CNA skills as well as hand washing and indirect care. Individuals are given between 31 to 40 minutes to complete the skills and will need to bring a watch with a second hand. Both tests must be passed within two years of completing a CNA course to avoid having to retrain.

Applicants will receive test results on the same day and will also be able to check the Connecticut CNA registry 48 hours following the test to see if their names have been added. If they have passed, they will receive a CNA certificate in the mail within 15 days.

Connecticut practices reciprocity with other states to allow active CNAs who are in good standing with their states to transfer their certifications. The state requires that applicants send in the Out of State Connecticut Nurse Aide Employment Verification Form as well as a copy of the current certification or letter of verification to the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry Program. CNAs must also have their employers complete a section of the application stating either the date of hire or the last reported date of employment. The fee for reciprocity is $55. Those who have completed a CNA training course in another state that meets the requirements of Connecticut may practice reciprocity as well but will need to take the Connecticut examination.

A Connecticut CNA certification must be renewed every two years. Those who allow their certifications to lapse will be required to take both the written and clinical skills tests again. In order to renew, CNAs must be able to prove using an employment verification form that they have worked at least eight hours for pay as a CNA in the past two years. Private duty CNAs must fill out a private duty employment verification form with the help of their supervising nurses. These forms must be sent into the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry Program. Those whose certificates are flagged for problems with patient abuse, maltreatment or neglect will not be able to renew. Renewal is free.

Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry Application
Out of State Connecticut Nurse Aide Employment Verification Form

Links

Connecticut Department of Public Health
Connecticut Board of Examiners for Nursing
Connecticut Nurses Aide Registry
Check your license status here

Contacts

Prometric – CT Nurse Aide
7941 Corporate Dr.
Nottingham MD 21236
Phone: 866-499-7485 – press number 9
Fax: 800 813 6670
Email: [email protected]