A comprehensive guide to the Connecticut CNA Registry: From application to renewal
Welcome to the gateway for becoming a CNA in Connecticut! The Connecticut CNA Registry serves as the authoritative hub, ensuring the qualification, competence, and adherence to standards for all CNAs in the state. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to get on the Connecticut CNA Registry and essential details for maintaining an active status.
Requirements to get on the Connecticut CNA Registry
Fees
The application process is free of charge, however, there is a fee to take the competency examination.
Minimum Age
Some training schools will require you to be at least 17 years old to apply.
Minimum Education
Training school may require to have a high school diploma or a GED.
Training Requirements
To qualify you must complete a Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) approved nurse aide training program. Here you can find a list of approved training programs.
Competency Test
To be certified on the Connecticut CNA Registry, you must pass the written and practical parts of the Connecticut CNA competency exam. The exam is administered by Prometric. More information can be found in the Connecticut Candidate Information Bulletin.
After you complete your training, you have 24 months to pass the competency exam. There are no limits as to how many times you can take the exam.
Background Check
Many programs as well as employers require you to submit a clear criminal background check.
Applying to appear on the Connecticut CNA Registry
Where to apply
After finishing your training, you can apply to take the exam. You can submit an online application or send a paper application by mail (choose Route 1). If you apply online, you need to register as a new user and follow the instructions. The payment for exam will be processed from your credit card. If you submit a paper application by mail, you need to fill out the paper application and send it to the address listed at the bottom of the form. You will need to pay the exam fee with a certified check or money order.
Required Documentation
You will need to upload your personal information as well as other documentation during the application process, including information about your training program.
Restrictions
If you have any findings against you, these will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and you must provide all information required by the Registry.
Processing Time
After passing the competency exam, you will typically be listed on the registry within 48 hours.
How to keep your license on the Connecticut CNA Registry
Stay Active
The certification period is for 24 months, and you must renew every 2 years by providing verification that you have worked as a nurse aide or in a position providing nursing related services for a minimum of eight paid hours during the 24-month time frame.
Renew
To renew your application, you need to download the Connecticut Nurse Aide Employment Verification Form and complete the Nurse Aide section. Afterward, contact your employer to complete the employer section. The completed form then needs to be returned to the Nurse Aide Registry by email (dph.nurseaide@ct.gov), fax (860 707-1983), or sent by mail to the address listed at the bottom of the form.
There is no fee to renew your certification.
Reactivate your expired license
If your certification has lapsed but you have been working as a nurse aide or provided nursing related services during the last 24 months, you can renew your certification using the Connecticut Nurse Aide Employment Verification Form (see section above).
If your certification has lapsed and you haven’t been working in a nursing related capacity during the last 24 months, you will not be eligible for renewal. In that case, you will need to retake the Connecticut nurse aide competency exam, which is administered by Prometric. To register for the exam, you can submit an online application or paper application (choose Route 4).
Connecticut CNA reciprocity
For those seeking reciprocity, additional information can be found on our Connecticut CNA Reciprocity page.
Connecticut Registry and contact details
Link to Registry: https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing–investigations/nurseaide/nurse-aide-registration
Link to license lookup: https://registry.prometric.com/publicCT
Contact information:
Email: dph.nurseaide@ct.gov
Phone: (860) 509-7603
Address:
Department of Public Health
410 Capitol Ave.
Hartford, CT 06134