CNA Certification Timeline by State: 2024 Program Lengths
CNA Program Duration by State
CNA program length varies by state regulations. Most programs take 4-12 weeks; accelerated options exist (2 weeks in some states).
Typical Program Components
- Classroom: Anatomy, physiology, medical terminology, nutrition, infection control, patient care
- Clinical: Supervised patient care experience (16-100+ hours)
- Competency Exam: Written + skills evaluation
State-by-State Program Lengths
| State | Weeks | State | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 4 | Montana | 6 |
| Alaska | 12 | Nebraska | 6 |
| Arizona | 8 | Nevada | 8 |
| Arkansas | 6 | New Hampshire | 8 |
| California | 8 | New Jersey | 8 |
| Colorado | 6 | New Mexico | 6 |
| Connecticut | 8 | New York | 8 |
| Delaware | 6 | North Carolina | 6 |
| Florida | 8 | North Dakota | 6 |
| Georgia | 6 | Ohio | 8 |
| Hawaii | 8 | Oklahoma | 6 |
| Idaho | 6 | Oregon | 8 |
| Illinois | 8 | Pennsylvania | 8 |
| Indiana | 6 | Rhode Island | 8 |
| Iowa | 6 | South Carolina | 8 |
| Kansas | 6 | South Dakota | 6 |
| Kentucky | 6 | Tennessee | 6 |
| Louisiana | 8 | Texas | 8 |
| Maine | 8 | Utah | 6 |
| Maryland | 8 | Vermont | 8 |
| Massachusetts | 8 | Virginia | 8 |
| Michigan | 8 | Washington | 8 |
| Minnesota | 8 | West Virginia | 8 |
| Mississippi | 6 | Wisconsin | 6 |
| Missouri | 6 | Wyoming | 8 |
Note: Requirements change. Verify with your state nursing board for current regulations before enrolling.
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