State terminology: Licensed nursing assistant (LNA). Vermont Office of Professional Regulation: Licensed Nursing Assistant application and renewal ↗ · terminology checked November 6, 2026.
Vermont at a glance
| Agency and any testing or registry providers | Vermont Secretary of State — Office of Professional Regulation / Board of Nursing |
|---|---|
| Official state hub | Open the official state page ↗ |
| Training guidance | Standard route reviewed · checked November 4, 2026 |
| Transfer guidance | Standard route reviewed · checked November 4, 2026 |
| Renewal guidance | See Vermont CNA renewal requirements |
Training sources checked November 4, 2026. Standard route reviewed.
How do you become a CNA in Vermont?
An approved NATCEP requires at least 75 clock hours: 59 curriculum instruction and 16 supervised practical training with a live person.[1] 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?
- Vermont issues Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) licenses; OPR licenses applicants while DAIL/DLP approves training programs.[1] [2]
- DLP links Excel Testing Vermont for nurse-aide testing; OPR’s current application instructions require authorization for NNAAP written and skills examinations.[1] [2]
- Submit the OPR online LNA examination application, provide education verification and complete fingerprint/background instructions; obtain authorization before testing.[2]
Where can you find training programs?
Vermont DLP approved NATCEP programs ↗[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 should you confirm with the state?
- Confirm the current handbook and fee with Excel Testing.
- Confirm individual program approval directly with the school.
Where did this information come from?
- Vermont DLP Nurse Aide Training Competency Evaluation Program ↗
Checked November 4, 2026 · Minimum hours, approved programs and Vermont Nurse Aide Testing link.
- LNA Application Instructions, February 2026 ↗
Checked November 4, 2026 · Examination application, program verification, fingerprint receipt and OPR authorization
See reviewed CNA training programs →
How do you transfer an out-of-state nurse aide credential to Vermont?
Agency and any providers named in the sources: Vermont Secretary of State — Office of Professional Regulation / Board of Nursing. Sources checked November 4, 2026. This summary does not decide individual eligibility.
Which pathway applies to you?
Standard LNA endorsement — Applicants licensed or certified in another jurisdiction
Key requirement: Other-jurisdiction standards must be substantially equivalent. Submit original and most-recent state verifications when different.
Fast Track endorsement — Applicants with at least three preceding years of qualifying active licensure/certification
Key requirement: Current verification must establish continuous good-standing licensure for the preceding three years. The rules describe full-time licensed practice.
What are the first steps for Standard LNA endorsement?
Apply online
Select LNA endorsement in OPR Online Services.
Complete background check
Follow the emailed fingerprint authorization instructions and upload the required receipt.
What exceptions apply?
- Seeking provisional practice while verification/background results are pending — A provisional license requires a separate request and receipt evidence; it is not automatic permission to work.
What else should you know?
- Vermont licenses nursing assistants as LNAs. RN/LPN fees and compact rules should not be applied to this route.
What should you confirm?
- Confirm current third-party background-check charges before paying.
- Fast Track references active licensure in the instructions and full-time licensed practice in rule 4-1; individual qualification remains an OPR determination.
What will the Vermont planner ask?
- Which pathway applies to you? (Standard LNA endorsement, Fast Track endorsement)
- Have you previously held a Vermont LNA license? (Yes, No, I’m not sure)
How do you renew or maintain your nurse aide credential in Vermont?
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. |
|---|---|
| Paid work requirement | At least 50 days (400 hours) of active practice in the last two years. Work in a job that doesn't require an LNA license can count if it reinforces LNA skills; upload a job description and an employer letter showing your dates and hours. |
| CE or in-service | LNAs don't have a continuing-education requirement to renew. Medication nursing assistants (MNAs) need 4 hours of continuing education on medication administration. |
| Renewal window | Renewal opens six weeks before your license expires, and you'll get an email reminder. Renew online and pay the non-refundable renewal fee before your expiration date. Late renewals are subject to penalties. |
| If the credential lapses | If you don't meet the active practice requirement and your license has lapsed less than five years, pass the LNA skills and written exams. If it has lapsed five years or more, repeat a nursing assistant education program and pass the exams. Expired licensees must also complete a criminal background check. |
Vermont LNA licenses renew every two years. You need at least 50 days (400 hours) of active practice in the last two years; LNAs have no continuing-education requirement, but MNAs need 4 hours on medication administration. Renewal opens six weeks before expiration, and late renewals face penalties. If you don't meet the practice requirement, you retest if your license lapsed under five years, or retrain and retest if it's been five years or more.
Source: Vermont LNA Renewal Instructions ↗ Administrative Rules of the Vermont Board of Nursing, May 11, 2023 ↗
Open the official Vermont registry or agency page ↗ · Compare CNA renewal requirements by state