CNA License in Idaho

Have you been thinking about becoming a CNA in Idaho but would like to learn a bit more about the career? A career as a CNA is one of the fastest-growing careers today, mainly because it offers many benefits, including terrific wages and numerous job opportunities. And you do not need to undergo any complicated licensing procedures to obtain employment!

CNA Certification Requirements in Idaho

The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare sets the rules for both the training and certification of nursing assistants in the state. According to the Board, if you wish to obtain employment as a CNA in Idaho, you must complete a state-approved CNA program. You will also be required to pass a skills evaluation exam for prospective CNAs. Finally, you will be required to pass a knowledge or written exam. It should be noted here that the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare has approved Prometric to administer the state’s CNA knowledge exam.

How to Get Your CNA Certification in Idaho

Obtaining your CNA certification in Idaho is an extremely easy process. As long as you are able to pass both the skills evaluation test and the Prometric CNA knowledge exam, you will be mailed your certification and your name will be placed on Idaho's Nursing Aide Registry. There is a small fee for the test.

How to Verify Your CNA Certification in Idaho

If ever there comes a time when you have to verify your CNA certification status in Idaho, just visit the Idaho Nurse Aide Registry on Prometric’s website at https://registry.prometric.com/registry/publicID. The next page will allow you to verify your current CNA certification status in Idaho.

How to Renew Your CNA Certification in Idaho

You will need to renew your Idaho CNA certification every two years. To be eligible, you must have worked as a paid CNA for at least one day within the two years prior to your renewal date. To renew, go to the Idaho Nurse Aide Exam page on Prometric website at https://www.prometric.com/nurseaide/ID and click on "Renewal/Recertification Form" under “CNA Registry Services.”

How to Reinstate Your CNA Certification in Idaho

If you failed to meet the renewal requirement, you must reinstate your CNA certification in Idaho. The only way to accomplish this is to pass both the skills evaluation and knowledge exams. Upon passing the exams, the Registry will grant you recertification.

How to Transfer Your CNA Certification from Idaho to Another State

To transfer your CNA certification out of Idaho to a different state in the U.S., you must contact the other state's CNA regulatory agency to learn about their requirements. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing maintains a list of all CNA regulatory agencies in the United States. Transfer requirements vary among the 50 states and can include such criteria as employment verification, continuing education coursework, state testing and transfer fees.

State-Approved CNA Programs in Idaho

Some of the top CNA schools in Idaho include:

1. College of Southern Idaho

   315 Falls Ave, Twin Falls, ID 83301 (208) 732-6221

2. College of Western Idaho

   5500 E Opportunity Dr, Nampa, ID 83687 (208) 562-3000

3. Idaho State University

   921 S 8th Ave, Pocatello, ID 83201 (208) 282-0211