CNA License in Hawaii

Are you looking for the shortest possible route to a healthcare career in Hawaii? Do you desire a career that offers plenty of employment opportunities and room for advancement? If you answered yes to both the questions, there is an ideal career for you – of a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). There is a growing need for CNAs in Hawaii, and training programs are extremely short.

CNA Certification Requirements in Hawaii

CNA careers have been gaining popularity in Hawaii for many terrific reasons. However, one of the best reasons is the easy certification requirements. The most basic requirement you will need to complete is completing a state-approved CNA program. After meeting this requirement, you will be able to take your nursing assistant competency exam, which is administered by Prometric. This is a two-part test that evaluates your capabilities as a CNA.

How to Get Your CNA Certification in Hawaii

If you are considering enrolling in a CNA program, let us tell you that you will be happy if you do that. That is because the CNA certification process is super easy! If you receive acceptable scores on both sections of Prometric's CNA competency test, your certificate will be mailed to you and your name will be added to Hawaii's Nurse Aide Registry automatically. To stay on the registry, you must work at least 8 hours as a CNA every two years.

How to Verify Your CNA Certification in Hawaii

If you want to make sure your name has been added to Hawaii's Nurse Aide Registry, the Prometric website helps. Use the Hawaii Nurse Aide Registry on the Prometric website at https://registry.prometric.com/registry/publicHI to verify your CNA certification in Hawaii.

How to Renew Your CNA Certification in Hawaii

To be eligible for CNA renewal in Hawaii, you must have worked as a CNA for at least eight hours within the 24 months prior to the renewal deadline. You will also need to fill out and submit a CNA renewal form, which you can find on the Prometric website.

How to Reinstate Your CNA Certification in Hawaii

If you did not work eight hours or more within the 24 months prior to renewing your certification, you will need to retake the CNA certification exam if you attended a currently active state-approved CNA training program. If you attended a closed/non-state-approved program, you will be required to complete a state-approved program and take & pass the exam.

How to Transfer Your CNA Certification from Hawaii to Another State

Transferring your CNA certification to another state is much easier than you might think. Many states allow transfers through what is known as reciprocity. What this means is that you will simply need to submit verification of your current certification to your new state. However, since some states do have other requirements, you will need to check with the new state's Board of Nursing or their CNA Nurse Aide Registry.

State-Approved CNA Programs in Hawaii

If you would like to obtain your CNA training in Hawaii, the following top-rated schools can help you achieve your goals.

1. Hawaii Job Corps Center

   41-467 Hihimanu St, Waimanalo, HI 96795 (808) 259-6001

2. Leeward Community College (OCEWD)

   96-045 Ala Ike, Pearl City, HI 96782 (808) 455-0011

3. Windward Community College

   45-720 Keaahala Rd, Kaneohe, HI 96744 (808) 235-7400