CNA License in Oregon

Would you like to begin, in Oregon, a medical career that pays well, but does not require extensive training? Do you need a job that offers a decent salary and flexible work schedules? If you answered yes to both the questions, a career as a nursing assistant may be the perfect solution! There are many benefits to this career, including brief training programs, no strict licensing regulations, plentiful employment opportunities, and terrific starting salaries.

CNA Certification Requirements in Oregon

In Oregon, the Oregon Department of Health regulates all nursing assistant training programs and certifications within the state. In accordance with rules set by the Department, if you wish to become a CNA in Oregon, you must complete a state-approved program. After completing your training, you will need to achieve a passing score on the state's two-part CNA certification exam.

How to Get Your CNA Certification in Oregon

One of the best features of choosing a career as a nursing assistant in Oregon is that the certification procedure is extremely straightforward. The only thing that you are required to do is to achieve an acceptable score on your CNA certification exam. Upon receiving an acceptable score, the testing center will mail you a certificate and grant you with CNA certification for an initial period of two years.

How to Verify Your CNA Certification in Oregon

If you want to verify your CNA certification status in Oregon, you can do so on the Oregon State Board of Nursing website. Once there, click on “Look Up A Nurse/Nursing Assistant.” This will lead you to the license verification tool that you can use to verify your current status.

How to Renew Your CNA Certification in Oregon

In Oregon, you will need to renew your CNA certification every two years. To be eligible, you must have worked at least 400 hours as a paid nurse aide within the last 24 months in Oregon. You can easily renew online by going to the nursing board’s website. When there, click on “Renew my license.” Then, click on the plus sign on “You hold a current license/certificate that is active or expired fewer than 60 days.” Then, on “you may apply to renew your license or certificate” in the description that shows up. This will take you to a login page, where you will be required to login and start the renewal application.

How to Reinstate Your CNA Certification in Oregon

If you did not work at least 400 hours as a CNA in Oregon during the two years prior to your certification's expiration date, you will need to reinstate your status. To do this, you must submit a renewal application, pay a reinstatement fee and retake the CNA exam.

How to Transfer Your CNA Certification from Oregon to Another State

If you obtain employment as a CNA outside of Oregon and need to transfer your certification to another state, you must abide by the other state's certification transfer requirements. You can locate the other state’s agency to contact by using the CNA regulatory agencies search tool offered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Common transfer criteria includes CNA status verification, a transfer fee, competency testing, and/or continuing education classes.

State-Approved CNA Programs in Oregon

There are many great schools in Oregon that offer state-approved CNA programs for aspiring CNAs. The following institutions are some of the best.

1. Central Oregon Community College

   2600 NW College Way, Bend, OR 97703 (541) 383-7700

2. Chemeketa Community College

   4000 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem, OR 97301 (503) 399-5000

3. Clackamas Community College

   19600 S Molalla Ave, Oregon City, OR 97045 (503) 594-6000

4. Clatsop Community College

   1651 Lexington Ave, Astoria, OR 97103 (503) 338-2411

5. Klamath Community College

   7390 S 6th St, Klamath Falls, OR 97603 (541) 882-3521

6. Lane Community College

   4000 E 30th Ave, Eugene, OR 97405 (541) 463-3000

7. Oregon Institute of Technology

   27500 SW Parkway Ave, Wilsonville, OR 97070 (503) 821-1250

8. Portland Community College

   705 N Killingsworth St, Portland, OR 97217 (971) 722-6111

9. Umpqua Community College

   1140 Umpqua College Rd, Roseburg, OR 97470 (541) 440-4600