State terminology: Certified nurse aide (CNA). Wyoming CNA Registry guidance ↗ · terminology checked November 5, 2026.
Wyoming at a glance
| Agency and any testing or registry providers | Wyoming State 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 Wyoming CNA renewal requirements |
Training sources checked November 4, 2026. Standard route reviewed.
How do you become a CNA in Wyoming?
Complete approved CNA training/competency evaluation, apply with fees and fingerprint/background evidence, and pass the approved national examination under the Board’s CNA checklist.[4] [5] 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?
- Health Department HLS oversees CNA education programs; WSBN issues CNA certification.[1] [3]
- WSBN directs CNA knowledge/skills testing resources to Headmaster and Wyoming TMU.[3]
- HLS maintains a separate CNA registry for certified nursing homes and swing beds and links HLS/CNA-109 for registry placement. Confirm that listing as well as Board certification.[1]
- CNA II and Medication Aide-Certified are additional credentials with separate course/application requirements; they do not replace initial CNA certification.[3]
- You can take the NATCEP or a similar national exam up to five times within two years after you finish your training program (Wyoming Board of Nursing Rules, Chapter 2, Section 3).[4]
Where can you find training programs?
Wyoming HLS-approved CNA programs, September 2026 ↗[1] [2] 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?
- The reviewed state sources do not state one clear initial training-hour minimum. Confirm the current total with the state.
- HLS/CNA-109 is a Word file. Confirm its current fields and submission instructions with the agency.
Where did this information come from?
- CNAs — Wyoming Department of Health ↗
Checked November 3, 2026 · CNA registry, training authority, program list and vendor resources
- CNA Training Programs List — HLS/CNA-107 ↗
Checked November 3, 2026 · Updated September 25, 2026
- WSBN Education ↗
Checked November 3, 2026 · Student CNA information; HLS training oversight, Headmaster and WY TMU
- WSBN current Chapter 2 licensing rules ↗
Checked November 4, 2026 · Wyoming Board of Nursing Rules, Chapter 2 (effective December 17, 2025). Section 3(c): CNA by exam; up to five NATCEP attempts within two years of graduation. Section 8: renewal applications open by October 1 of even years. Section 9: certificates expire December 31 of the renewal year. Section 10: after failing to renew, recertify with an application, fees, fingerprints and competency. Section 14(e): CNA competency is 400 hours of CNA employment, 40 hours of continuing education, or passing the NATCEP in the past two years.
- WSBN Licensing ↗
Checked November 3, 2026 · CNA examination checklist and Nurse Portal
See reviewed CNA training programs →
How do you transfer an out-of-state nurse aide credential to Wyoming?
Agency and any providers named in the sources: Wyoming State Board of Nursing. Sources checked November 4, 2026. This summary does not decide individual eligibility.
Which pathway applies to you?
CNA certification by endorsement — CNAs with an active certificate in another jurisdiction
Key requirement: Provide approved training/competency-program evidence, active other-state certificate verification, original certification-by-exam verification, application, fees and fingerprint cards.
What are the first steps for CNA certification by endorsement?
Apply and pay first
Create or use the Nurse Portal account; choose CNA by Endorsement.
Arrange evidence
Use the CNA checklist: original-state active-certificate verification, education/course evidence, exam proof, lawful-presence evidence and two fingerprint cards.
What exceptions apply?
- Unable to provide satisfactory education, training or competency verification — Chapter 2 section 4(a) directs the applicant to meet certification-by-examination requirements.
What else should you know?
- The current fee rule separates a $60 endorsement fee from a $60 DCI check. The checklist’s $120 total matches those two listed charges.
- The October–December 2026 waiver in the fee rule applies to renewal-related provisions; it does not waive the CNA endorsement application fee.
What should you confirm?
- Confirm temporary permit issuance and portal-only fields with the Board.
- Fingerprint-provider and payment-processor charges vary; confirm them before paying.
What will the Wyoming planner ask?
- Which pathway applies to you? (CNA certification by endorsement)
- Have you previously held CNA certification in Wyoming? (Yes, No, I’m not sure)
How do you renew or maintain your nurse aide credential in Wyoming?
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. Certificates expire December 31 of each even-numbered year, and renewal applications open by October 1 of that year. |
|---|---|
| Paid work requirement | Meet one competency in the past two years: 400 hours worked as a CNA, or 40 hours of continuing education, or passing the NATCEP or a similar national exam. |
| CE or in-service | Wyoming has no mandatory continuing education. Completing 40 hours of CE is one optional way to meet the renewal competency requirement; keep proof of each course to upload. |
| Renewal window | The 2026 renewal period runs October 1 to December 31, 2026, through the Nurse Portal. The Board is waiving renewal fees this year; the regular CNA renewal fee is $50. If your certificate expires, you can't work until it's renewed. |
| If the credential lapses | If your certificate expires because you didn't renew, you can't work as a CNA until it's reissued. To recertify, submit an application and fees, fingerprint cards for a background check, and proof that you met one competency option in the past two years: 400 hours as a CNA, 40 hours of continuing education, or passing the NATCEP. |
Wyoming CNA certificates renew every two years, in even-numbered years. To renew, you need one of these in the past two years: 400 hours worked as a CNA, 40 hours of continuing education, or a passing score on the NATCEP or a similar national exam. Wyoming has no mandatory CE; it's just one way to meet the requirement. The 2026 renewal period runs October 1 to December 31, and the Board is waiving renewal fees this year (normally $50).
Source: Wyoming State Board of Nursing: Renewal ↗ Chapter 2 — Licensing and Certification Requirements, approved December 17, 2025 ↗ Chapter 5 — Fees, effective May 26, 2026 ↗
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