Are you, as a resident of Indiana, looking for a career that makes you feel good about yourself and your professional life? Can you picture yourself helping people who need assistance with their basic needs? If you answered yes to both these questions, you should consider training for a career as a Certified Nursing Assistant or a Certified Nurse Aide (CNA). These professionals enjoy an abundance of job opportunities in Indiana.
- CNA Certification Requirements in Indiana
- How to Get Your CNA Certification in Indiana
- How to Verify Your CNA Certification in Indiana
- How to Renew Your CNA Certification in Indiana
- How to Reinstate Your CNA Certification in Indiana
- How to Transfer Your CNA Certification from Indiana to Another State
- Indiana Nurse Aide Registry
- State-Approved CNA Programs in Indiana
CNA Certification Requirements in Indiana
Prospective Certified Nursing Assistants in Indiana must complete a CNA training program that has been approved by the state. Training should consist of no less than 105 hours of both lecture-based and clinical instruction. Students who graduate from such programs can go on to take the CNA certification exam, which is administered by Ivy Tech Community College located in Indianapolis. This test is designed to evaluate an applicant's knowledge and skills necessary for a career as a CNA.
How to Get Your CNA Certification in Indiana
Earning your nursing assistant certification in Indiana is an extremely easy process. You simply need to get acceptable scores on both parts of the CNA certification exam. So long as you are able to do this, the Ivy Tech testing center will send your scores to the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry, and your name will be listed as a Certified Nursing Assistant in the state.
How to Verify Your CNA Certification in Indiana
To verify your CNA certification in Indiana, simply go to https://mylicense.in.gov/EVerification/Search.aspx. Just enter search criteria in the tool to start your search (enter data in any field and the tool will search with whatever information you provide).
How to Renew Your CNA Certification in Indiana
You will need to renew your Indiana CNA certification every two years. You can do so online or through regular mail. To renew online, go to Indiana's Department of Health Website and click on "Nurse Aide Registry." Next, click on "How do I renew my certification" and follow the instructions there.
How to Reinstate Your CNA Certification in Indiana
Individuals who did not work eight or more hours as a nursing aide within the two-year period before their certificate expiration date must reinstate their CNA certification. If it has been expired for six months or less, login to mylicense.in.gov (if you do not know your login credentials, use the Register a Person option to create them). If expired for more than six months, this form should be emailed to [email protected] or faxed to 317-233-7442 by your employer. If you are in Registry History status, contact the Registry at [email protected]
How to Transfer Your CNA Certification from Indiana to Another State
Requirements to transfer CNA certifications from Indiana to another state in the U.S. are solely dependent on the other state's regulations. Typically, the only thing you need to do is provide proof of your current certification. However, to find out if anything else is required, you will need to contact your new state's CNA Nurse Aide Registry, Board of Nursing or Community/Public Health Department.
Indiana Nurse Aide Registry
If you have additional questions, contact the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry at:
Indiana State Department of Health
Consumer Services & Health Care Regulation Commission
Survey Supports & Guidance Division
2 North Meridian Street, Section 4B, Indianapolis, IN 46204
Phone: (317) 233-7442
Fax: (317) 233-7750
Registry Search Link
State-Approved CNA Programs in Indiana
Do you need help finding CNA schools in Indiana? Listed below are some of the best schools in the state.
