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CNA certification

Hi,

I am about to start training as a CNA. I am self-employed in a different field, but wanted to get this certification primarily for volunteer purposes. I may work part-time for a while, but basically I just wanted to get certified in something so that I can have some credentials when I start volunteering. Someone told me that I wouldn't be able to keep my certification if I didn't work as a CNA. Is this true? I'm not sure if the rules are different for different areas. I'm in North Carolina. Any information would be appreciated.

Thanks!

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I don't know where you are but in Ky you have to work to keep your certification. I don't remember the actual amount of hours but it does go for two years. Every two years you have to prove that you have worked as a CNA. Hope this helps

You do have to work as a CNA to keep your certification. According to your state's nurse aide registry website (https://www.ncnar.org/faq.html)...

What is qualified work for the Nurse Aide I renewal? Qualified work for a Nurse Aide I is employment that meets ALL FOUR (4) of the following criteria:

  1. The employment must be for monetary compensation
  2. The employment must be as either:

    1. a nurse aide, performing direct patient care OR
    2. an RN-supervised medication aide, performing medication administration tasks

      3. [*]The work must be delegated and supervised by a registered nurse

      [*]Total time worked during the aide's 24-month listing period equals 8 hours or more

      Maybe you could work part-time for awhile to get the hours and experience and then switch to an on-call (per diem) position for the company?

      - Anne

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Thank you, that was very helpful! My current self-employment wouldn't allow me to work a full-time or even constant part-time position as a CNA, so maybe a temporary or on-call job would be good. Thanks!

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