CNA Certification in Missouri

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In order to work as a certified nursing assistant in Missouri, you will need to go through the process of receiving your certification.  In most cases you will work under the direction of nurses if you work as a CNA.  In a job as a certified nursing assistant, you will provide care for patients in a healthcare or home health setting.

Minimum Training Hours and Requirements for Missouri

Missouri has more extensive training requirements for certified nursing assistants than some other states.  They require 175 total hours of training.  There must be 75 classroom hours and 100 clinical hours at a minimum.  The programs are designed and approved by the Missouri Department of Health and Human Services.

Training programs will prepare you to provide safe and compassionate care for patients.  You will learn to protect the privacy and dignity of patients.  Training classes will teach you safety information and communication skills. These are just a few of the subjects that will be covered during your training.

Upon completion of training, you will need to take the written and skills portions of the nursing assistant certification exam.  Both parts will need to be passed for you to receive certification.

Transfer CNA Certification From Another State to Missouri

It is often possible to transfer a nursing assistant certification from another state to Missouri.  You can apply with the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services to challenge the training requirements in the state of Missouri if you hold a valid certification in another state.

You will need to complete an application to be considered for transfer of your certification.  It will also be necessary to send a copy of your nursing assistant certification and your social security card.  In addition, you will need to provide documentation to prove you have worked as a nursing assistant (or providing nursing related skills) for a minimum of one day in the last two years.

The steps are as follows:

1. Check with the nursing aide registry where you are currently certified to make certain your certification is not only in good standing but is still active.
2. Obtain a copy of your Nursing Assistant Certificate from your former state to submit to the state of Missouri.
3. Make a copy of your social security card.
4. Write a letter to the Health Education Unit in Missouri.  Request the right to challenge the CNA exam since you are already listed as an active CNA in another state.

Attn: Health Education Unit
PO Box 570
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0570 copy of social security card, return address and telephone number should be attached.

CNA Certification Renewal

Your nursing assistant certification is valid for twenty-four months.  A few months before your certification expires, you will receive a renewal form.  The form will need to be completed and returned to the address provided.  Your employer will complete some of the form so that the state can verify that you have worked as a nursing assistant during the last two years.

If you have not worked for at least one day in a two-year period, you will need to take the nursing assistant certification again.  Your certification becomes inactive if you go for more than 24 months without working for pay providing nursing related services. Helpful Resources: Free nurse aide training in Missouri and CNA classes in Missouri