CNA Certification Transfer

Nursing Assistant Questions and Answers

I have a chance to train in Nashville, TN for free to become a CNA. I live in Alabama. Can I transfer my certificate back to Alabama? I was told no transfers from Nashville.
I believe that there is a way to become listed on the Alabama Nurse Aide Registry if you have certification as a CNA in another state. You must obtain a CNA job at a nursing home in Alabama. Once you are hired as a nursing assistant in a nursing home, your CNA certification will transfer to the state of Alabama. The place of employment must be a nursing home, and not a home health care agency, hospital, or clinic. Unless you follow this process, your CNA certification will not transfer to Alabama. You should contact the Alabama CNA Registry to verify this information.

I need to find out if I am still a registered CNA in Tennessee, if not, how do I go about in renewing my license?
Certification status may be verified through the Automated Phone Response System or the Department of Health website. You may call the toll free automated phone number, 1-800-778-4504 which provides nurse aide directory information 24 hours a day, seven days per week. If you would rather access the online license verification system, then enter the information in the required fields, such as name, address, and license number. After submitting the required information the system should display your CNA status. To renew a CNA certificate in Tennessee you must show documents verifying that you have worked for a minimum of eight hours in the last two years at a licensed facility. Employment in private duty services, companion services, and physician’s offices are not accepted for CNA certification renewal. As proof of employment you may submit a pay stub, a payroll printout, or a notarized employment verification form. This form needs to be completed and then notarized by your present or previous employer. If you have not worked for the required eight hours within the last 24 months since your last certification renewal then your CNA status on the registry is most likely inactive. To re-certify you may need to re-take and pass the nursing assistant competency examination in Tennessee. It is a good idea to contact the Tennessee CNA registry and ensure you are following the correct procedure in this situation.

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