CNA License in West Virginia

Have you decided to become a nurse aide in West Virginia, but are not sure how to begin? If so, we can help! The career of a nurse aide is quite popular today and for many great reasons. Not only can you train for this occupation within just a few weeks, but there is also currently an enormous need for nurse aides all across the U.S.

RNA Registration Requirements in West Virginia

In West Virginia, all prospective nurse aides must become registered. Therefore, they are known as Registered Nurse Aides, or RNAs. The W.V. Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification regulates the registration of all RNAs in the state. If you wish to become an RNA in West Virginia, you must complete a training program that offers at least 120 hours of instruction and achieve satisfactory scores on both segments of the two-part nurse aide competency evaluation examination.

How to Get Your RNA Registration in West Virginia

The registration process for RNAs is remarkably simple. After you achieve acceptable scores on both parts of the competency exam, your name is registered as an active nurse aide in West Virginia. Initial registrations are valid for a period of two years.

How to Verify Your RNA Registration in West Virginia

From time to time, there might be occasions when you need to verify your nurse aide registration in West Virginia. You can accomplish this by going to the Nurse Aide Program page of the W.V. Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification website and clicking on "Nurse Aide Verification."

How to Renew Your RNA Registration in West Virginia

West Virginia requires all RNAs to renew their registrations every two years. You are required to have worked as a paid RNA for at least eight hours during the last two years to be eligible for renewal. You can do this online by clicking on “Registration Renewal” on the program page of the W.V. Office of Health Facility Licensure and Certification website.

How to Reinstate Your RNA Registration in West Virginia

If you fail to meet the renewal requirement, you will need to reinstate your registration. To do this, you will need to take the competency exam again.

How to Transfer Your RNA Certification from West Virginia to Another State

If you are relocating and need to transfer your RNA registration from West Virginia to another state, you need to find out about your new state's rules regarding such transfers. You can find the new state’s appropriate agency to contact by using the CNA Nurse Aide Registries search tool offered by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing on its website. You will find this tool by clicking on the NNAAP & MACE tab.

State-Approved RNA Programs in West Virginia

Choosing a good school for your RNA education is an important decision. Your future will be in safe hands if you choose any one of the following facilities, as these offer some of the best RNA programs in West Virginia.

1. BridgeValley Community & Technical College

   168 4th Ave, Montgomery, WV 25136 (304) 734-6600

2. Charleston Job Corps Center

   1000 Curtis Price Way, Charleston, WV 25311 (304) 925-3200

3. Eastern West Virginia Community & Technical College

   316 Eastern Dr, Moorefield, WV 26836 (304) 434-8000