Alabama CNA Registry Guide

Requirements to get on the Alabama CNA Registry

Fees

There is no application to be made to the Registry. You will be automatically registered upon successful taking of the competency examination.

Minimum Age

Some training schools will require you to be at least 17 years old to apply.

Minimum Education

Some training schools may require to have a high school diploma or a GED.

Training Requirements

To qualify you must have completed a department-approved training program consisting of a minimum of 75 hours and a competency test.

Nurse aides employed by nursing facilities pursuing nurse aid certification must complete a minimum of sixteen hours of classroom training in the following areas from a department-approved nurse aide training program before any hands-on contact with residents or patients. These include communication and interpersonal skills, infection control, safety and emergency procedures, including the Heimlich maneuver, promoting residents’ independence, and respecting residents’ rights.

Competency Test

You must pass both the written or oral ($40) and skills ($45) tests to be listed on the Registry. You can take the test with Prometric.  If you do not pass the test by the third attempt and within 24 months of the training, you must be retrained in a State-approved nurse aide training program before retaking the competency test.

Background Check

Your employer will require you to carry out a background check.