How to Get a Copy of Your CNA Certificate
Certified Nursing Assistants are important members of the health care team. They assist patients with direct care activities and are under the supervision of registered nurses. A CNA is required to obtain certification by their state before beginning to work in a healthcare setting. A CNA must have completed certain academic training, on-the-job training and pass an exam to obtain their CNA certificate.
- Locate the physical address and
telephone of the state office in charge of CNA certification in your
state. This information can be found by doing a web or Yellow Page
search for CNA training or examination. - Check your state's registry. If
you are on your state registry you may be able to pull up your
information and print out your certification. If you are registered
in your state it should be quite easy to pull up the information and
print it. Not all states have this option available, so it is
important to check before proceeding any further. - Visit the registry office. If you
live close enough to the registry office you may drive there to
speak to a representative. A representative should be able to verify
your certification and get you a printed confirmation of this
certificate. - Call the registry office (if you
cannot go in person). Most of the registry offices will be automated
and you will have to pay attention to what number you need to press
to get to someone who can help you. If you don't have your
certificate you may have to provide your social security number
and/or birthdate. Follow all the prompts until you get to the menu
to order a copy of your can certificate. - Make sure that your credit card is
nearby. You will most likely have to pay for your copy of the can
certificate, and fees will vary state by state. - No matter whether you order from
the phone or the Internet registry, the certificate will take at
least a few business days to arrive to. Pay attention to when the
certificate is expected to arrive in the mail.