State terminology: Nurse aide registration. Connecticut nurse aide registration ↗ · terminology checked November 5, 2026.
Connecticut at a glance
| Agency and any testing or registry providers | Connecticut Department of Public Health |
|---|---|
| Official state hub | Open the official state page ↗ |
| Training guidance | Standard route reviewed · checked November 4, 2026 |
| Transfer guidance | Standard route reviewed · checked November 6, 2026 |
| Renewal guidance | See Connecticut CNA renewal requirements |
Training sources checked November 4, 2026. Standard route reviewed.
How do you become a CNA in Connecticut?
Connecticut-approved training has a 100-hour minimum, including 16 hours of core instruction before patient contact.[3] Completing training alone does not give you a state credential. Before enrolling, check the state’s testing requirements and what it takes to get the credential or be listed on the registry.
What else should you know about training?
- Route 1 requires a Connecticut-approved program and Prometric written and practical examinations for registry listing.[2]
- Examination must be passed within 24 months after training; DPH states no limit on attempts within that period.[2]
Where can you find training programs?
CT approved training-program directory ↗[1] Before you enroll, confirm with the state that the exact program and training site are currently approved. Check the total hours, clinical placement and costs as well.
What are the steps?
Select DPH-approved training
Use the current HTML program directory.[1]
Apply for Route 1 testing
Follow the Prometric online application linked by the DPH Route 1 page.[2]
Pass and confirm registry placement
Pass both examination components within the training validity window.[2]
What should you confirm with the state?
- Program costs, start dates, admissions and exam availability vary. Confirm them directly with the school.
Where did this information come from?
- Connecticut DPH Approved Nurse Aide Training Programs ↗
Checked November 3, 2026 · Current approved-program table linked from the Nurse Aide Registration hub.
- Connecticut DPH Route 1 - New CNA ↗
Checked November 4, 2026 · Route 1 application/testing paragraphs: approved Connecticut program, Prometric written/practical testing, 24-month limit with unlimited attempts, registry listing.
- Connecticut DPH Nurse Aide Training Program Information ↗
Checked November 4, 2026 · Program requirements: 100-hour minimum; 16-hour core before patient contact; RN coordination.
See reviewed CNA training programs →
How do you transfer an out-of-state nurse aide credential to Connecticut?
Agency and any providers named in the sources: Connecticut Department of Public Health. Sources checked November 6, 2026. This summary does not decide individual eligibility.
Which pathway applies to you?
Route 7 reciprocity — Current certificate/license holder in another U.S. state or territory
Key requirement: Credential must be active and in good standing.
Route 4 reinstatement — Former Connecticut aide with lapsed certification who is ineligible to renew
Key requirement: Pass the Connecticut nurse aide competency exam.
What are the first steps for Route 7 reciprocity?
Apply to Prometric
Use the state-linked online application or mail the printable application to Prometric.
What else should you know?
- For renewal the aide completes their section and the employer completes and returns employment verification; renewal has no fee.
What should you confirm?
- Confirm the Route 7 supporting documents and fee with the contractor or agency.
- An expired out-of-state credential is not guaranteed to qualify under Route 7; confirm with the agency.
What will the Connecticut planner ask?
- Which pathway applies to you? (Route 7 reciprocity, Route 4 reinstatement)
- Have you previously been registered as a nurse aide in Connecticut? (Yes, No, I’m not sure)
How do you renew or maintain your nurse aide credential in Connecticut?
The state sets the renewal cycle and any requirements for work hours and continuing education. This section summarizes the sources we reviewed. Follow the official instructions if they differ.
| Renewal cycle | Every two years, measured from the last verified employment date. |
|---|---|
| Paid work requirement | At least one 8-hour shift of paid employment as a nurse aide or in a nursing-related position before expiration. |
| CE or in-service | DPH's renewal requirements are based on paid work; its renewal page doesn't list continuing education. |
| Renewal window | Fill out the nurse aide section of the Employment Verification Form, and have your employer complete its section and send it to the registry by fax, email or mail. Your renewal runs two years from your last reported work date. There's no renewal fee. |
| If the credential lapses | If there has been no qualifying work for more than 24 months, retake and pass the written and practical exams. If you worked but didn't submit verification, you can submit an Employment Verification Form for work that began before your certificate expired. |
Connecticut nurse aide certificates renew every two years from your last verified work date. You need at least one 8-hour shift of paid work as a nurse aide, or in a nursing-related position, before your certificate expires; your employer sends the Employment Verification Form to the registry. There's no fee, and DPH's renewal page doesn't list continuing education. If your certificate expired and you didn't submit verification, you can submit the form for work that began before expiration. If you haven't worked in nursing-related care for more than 24 months, you must retake the written and practical exams.
Source: Nurse Aide Registration Renewal Requirements ↗
Open the official Connecticut registry or agency page ↗ · Compare CNA renewal requirements by state