Virginia CNA Registry Guide

Requirements to get on the Virginia CNA Registry

Fees

The application process is free of charge.

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 Virginia State-Approved Nurse Aide Education Program, of at least 120 clock hours in length. The curriculum of the program must include communication and interpersonal skills, safety and emergency procedures, personal care skills, observational and reporting techniques, appropriate clinical care of the aged and disabled, skills for basic restorative services, clients’ rights, legal aspects of practice as a certified nurse aide, occupational health and safety measures, culturally sensitive care, and appropriate management of conflict.

Competency Test

To be certified on the Virginia Nurse Aide Registry, you must, within two years of completing the training requirements, take and pass the board-approved skills and written portions of the state examination. To take the test, you must sign up with Credentia. You will need to upload your Certificate of Course Completion.

You will be tested on:

1. Basic nursing skills
2. Personal care skills
3. Recognition of mental health and social services needs
4. Basic restorative services
5. Resident or patient rights

Background Check

This will be required by your employer.