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Are you, in Texas, looking for a career that allows you to have a positive impact on the lives of others? Does working in the medical field interest you? If you answered yes, you should consider training to become a nurse aide. There are many benefits to a career as a CNA, including a fantastic wage and plenty of job opportunities.
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- CNA Certification Requirements in Texas
- How to Get Your CNA Certification in Texas
- How to Verify Your CNA Certification in Texas
- How to Renew Your CNA Certification in Texas
- How to Reinstate Your CNA Certification in Texas
- How to Transfer Your CNA Certification from Texas to Another State
- Texas Nurse Aide Registry
- State-Approved CNA Programs in Texas
CNA Certification Requirements in Texas
In Texas, the Health and Human Services Commission regulates all CNA training programs and certifications. For you to obtain CNA certification in Texas, you must complete an approved training program. Upon completion of your training, you will need to achieve a passing score on the CNA certification exam.
How to Get Your CNA Certification in Texas
One of the reasons more and more people are choosing to train for a career as a CNA in Texas today is the fact that the certification process is incredibly easy. You simply need to attain an acceptable score on your certification exam, and you will be awarded certification and placement on Texas' Nurse Aide Registry for an initial period of two years.
How to Verify Your CNA Certification in Texas
If there comes a time when you need to check your CNA status in Texas, go to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission website and navigate as follows: Doing Business With HHS, Licensing Credentialing & Regulation, Credentialing, Nurse Aide Registry. Then click, in the text, on Employability Status Check Search website. This will direct you to the search tool that you can use to verify your status.
How to Renew Your CNA Certification in Texas
In Texas, no expiration date is printed on your certificate. But you must contact the registry and verify your employment at least at least every two years to remain active in the registry.
How to Reinstate Your CNA Certification in Texas
If you cannot prove that you worked at least one full-time shift as a CNA in Texas prior to your renewal date, you will need to reinstate your certification. So long as there is not a significant lapse in your certification, you can reinstate your status by retaking the certification exam.
How to Transfer Your CNA Certification from Texas to Another State
Do you need to transfer your CNA certification out of Texas to a different state? If you do, you will need to contact the agency that oversees CNA certifications in the other state. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing can assist you in locating the appropriate agency. While most states accept transfers through reciprocity, some have other transfer criteria that you will need to fulfill.
- Neighboring States:
- Arkansas
- Louisiana
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma
Texas Nurse Aide Registry
If you have additional questions, contact the Texas Nurse Aide Registry at:
Texas Health and Human Services
Regulatory Services Division
Licensing and Credentialing Section
PO Box 149030, Austin, TX 78714
Phone: (512) 438-2050
Fax: (512) 438-2051
Registry Search Link
State-Approved CNA Programs in Texas
The first step to beginning your new career is finding a state-approved CNA program in Texas. The following programs are state-approved and offer top quality training for CNA candidates.
