Indiana CNA Facts
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Scroll down to find out more about CNA Training requirements, Testing processes, Renewal Procedures and Employment Options for your state!
Training
Indiana requires 105 hours of CNA training in a state approved program, including 30 hours of classroom instruction and 75 hours of clinical experiences.
Summary: 105 hours training
Testing
Ivy Tech Community College performs CNA testing in Indiana. Qualifications for testing include:
- For new nurse aides
- You must have completed an ISDH approved course comprising of 105 hours of classroom and clinical instruction.
- You must the test within 2 years of completing the nurse aide program.
- For aides certified in another state
- You must be currently listed in good standing on another state’s registry.
- A letter from your employer indicating that you have worked for at least an 8-hour shift in the past 24 months is required.
- For nursing students
- You must have an official transcript of credits, indicating a grade C or better, directly from the Registrar to the Ivy Tech Community College.
- You must pay for the following fees:
- One section of the test – $65.00
- Both sections of the test – $75.00
- Failure to appear for a scheduled exam – full loss of fees
- Returned facility check – $25
- Replacement of documentation – $15 per request
Summary: $75 testing fee
Renewal
CNAs in Indiana are required to renew their CNA certification every 2 years.
The cost to renew is free – $0.
The requirements for renewal are:
- You must have worked at least 8 hours as a nurse aide in the past 24 months.
Summary: Free renewal fee; 8 working hours required
Employment
The employment outlook for CNAs in Indiana is good. As of 2018, there are 63,440 people employed as CNAs and it is projected to grow by 0% at 2028 making it to 63,300 employees. It’s projected annual job openings between 2018 – 2028 is 7,090.
Summary: 7,090 projected annual job openings
Pay
The average pay rate for CNAs in Indiana is is $33,469 as of September 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $30,503 and $36,957.
