CNA License in Pennsylvania

Have you been looking for a quick way to start a medical career in Pennsylvania? Do you want a job that offers room for advancement? If you answered yes to both the questions, you should consider becoming a CNA. Not only can you train for a nurse aide career in just two months or less, but you can also use the experience you gain from a career as a CNA as a stepping stone towards a career as an LPN or RN.

Certification Requirements in Pennsylvania

In the state of Pennsylvania, Pearson Vue handles all certifications for aspiring CNAs. To be eligible for certification, you must be at least 16 years old and submit to a criminal background check. You will also need to complete an approved training program. Finally, you must sit for the Pearson Vue CNA competency evaluation and achieve passing scores on both portions of the exam.

How to Get Your CNA Certification in Pennsylvania

Obtaining certification as a nurse aide in Pennsylvania is amazingly easy. You merely need to succeed in achieving passing scores on both portions of your CNA evaluation. If you are able to do this, Pearson Vue will mail you a certification card and award you a place on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry. Initial CNA certifications in Pennsylvania are valid for a period of 24 months.

How to Verify Your CNA Certification in Pennsylvania

During your career as a CNA, there may be occasions when you need to verify your certification. In such a situation, just use the Nurse Aide Registry Online which allows facilities to use the Internet to check the status of any nurse aide on the registry.

How to Renew Your CNA Certification in Pennsylvania

According to Pearson Vue, nurse aides in Pennsylvania must renew their certification every two years. You are required to have worked at least eight hours within the last 24 months to be eligible for renewal. You can find the renewal application online by going to the Pearson Vue Uniform Licensing Solution for E-Government, or PULSE, website at pulseportal.com.

How to Reinstate Your CNA Certification in Pennsylvania

In accordance with regulations set by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, if you failed to work at least eight hours prior to your CNA certification renewal date, you will need to reinstate your certification. The current requirement for CNA reinstatement is to retake the nurse aide competency examination.

How to Transfer Your CNA Certification from Pennsylvania to Another State

If you have obtained employment as a CNA in another state and need to transfer your certification, you must fulfill the transfer requirements set by the other state. You can find your new state's CNA regulatory agency by utilizing the search tool offered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing. Although transfer criteria may vary from one state to another, common requirements include CNA verification, transfer fees, and continuing education.

Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has partnered with Pearson VUE to offer its certified nursing assistant testing and registry services.

Pennsylvania Department of Health
Division of Nursing Care Facilities

Room 526, Health & Welfare Building, 625 Forster Street, Harrisburg, PA 17120
Phone: (717) 787-1816
Email: c-ncomplaistate.pa.us

Pearson VUE

PO Box 13785, Philadelphia, PA 19101
Phone: (800) 852-0518
Fax: (610) 617-9398
Registry Search: https://www.pulseportal.com/selectStateAndBoard.do

State-Approved CNA Programs in Pennsylvania

There are many great schools that offer approved training to prospective CNAs in Pennsylvania. Some of the top ones can be found listed here.

1. Allegheny General Hospital

   320 E North Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 359-3131

2. American Red Cross

   8580 Verree Rd, Philadelphia, PA 19111 (215) 405-8536

3. American Red Cross

   4000 Powelton Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104 (215) 405-8536

4. Beaver County Career & Technology Center

   145 Poplar Ave, Monaca, PA 15061 (724) 728-5800

5. Bedford County Technical Center

   195 Pennknoll Rd, Everett, PA 15537 (814) 623-2760

6. Berks Career & Technology Center

   1057 County Rd, Leesport, PA 19533 (610) 374-4073

7. Carbon Career & Technical Institute

   150 W 13th St, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 (570) 325-3682

8. CareBridge Academy

   448 N 10th St #401, Philadelphia, PA 19123 (215) 596-9587

9. Cedarbrook Nursing Home

   350 S Cedarbrook Rd, Allentown, PA 18104 (610) 395-3727

10. Chester County OIC

    22 N 5th Ave, Coatesville, PA 19320 (610) 692-2344

11. Community College of Allegheny County

    808 Ridge Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 237-4470

12. Community College of Allegheny County

    8701 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh, PA 15237 (412) 369-4136

13. Cornwall Manor Retirement Community

    1 Boyd St, Cornwall, PA 17016 (717) 273-2647

14. Crawford County Career & Technical Center

    860 Thurston Rd, Meadville, PA 16335 (814) 724-6024

15. Dauphin County Technical School

    6001 Locust Ln, Harrisburg, PA 17109 (717) 652-3170

16. District 1199C Training & Upgrading Fund

    100 Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19110 (215) 568-2220

17. Fair Acres Geriatric Center

    340 Middletown Rd, Media, PA 19063 (610) 891-5600

18. Fayette County Community Action Agency

    108 N Beeson Blvd, Uniontown, PA 15401 (724) 437-6050

19. Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center

    445 Schoolhouse Rd, Johnstown, PA 15904 (814) 266-6073

20. Health & Technology Training Institute

    100 S Broad St 9th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19110 (215) 568-2220

21. HVA Senior Living Alliance

    4631 W Lake Rd, Erie, PA 16505 (814) 833-1609

22. Johnson College

    3427 N Main Ave, Scranton, PA 18508 (800) 293-9675

23. Keystone Job Corps Center

    235 W Foothills Dr, Drums, PA 18222 (570) 788-1164

24. Lancaster County Career & Technology Center

    1730 Hans Herr Dr, Willow Street, PA 17584 (717) 464-7050

25. Middle Bucks Institute of Technology

    2740 Old York Rd, Warminster, PA 18974 (215) 343-2480

26. Northampton Community College

    3835 Green Pond Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18020 (610) 861-5300

27. Philadelphia Job Corps Center

    2810 S 20th St #12, Philadelphia, PA 19145 (267) 386-2922

28. Pittsburgh Job Corps Center

    7175 Highland Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15206 (412) 441-8700

29. Reading Muhlenberg Career & Technology Center

    2615 Warren Rd, Reading, PA 19605 (610) 921-7300

30. Southwinds, Inc.

    1121 Boyce Rd #2000, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 (412) 446-0880

31. St. Anne Home

    685 Angela Dr, Greensburg, PA 15601 (724) 837-6070

32. St. John Specialty Care Center

    500 Wittenberg Way, Mars, PA 16046 (800) 641-7788

33. United Community Services for Working Families

    1251 N Front St, Reading, PA 19601 (610) 374-3319

34. YouthBuild Philadelphia Charter School

    1231 N Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (215) 627-8671

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