Oklahoma CNA Fact
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Training
Ohio requires 75 hours of CNA training in a state approved program, including 16 hours of clinical experiences. Additional CNA certifications require an additional 16 hours of training each beyond the long-term care aide training.
Summary: 75 hours training
Testing
HEADMASTER performs CNA testing in Oklahoma. Qualifications for testing include:
- Candidate must have successfully completed an Oklahoma Department of Health approved Training Program within the last twenty-four months, or
- Candidate must successfully completed an Oklahoma Department of Health approved Training Program within the
last twenty-four months, or - Candidate’s Oklahoma NA certification expired within the past thirty-six months and have enclosed approval letter from the Oklahoma State Department of Health approving me to take the Oklahoma nurse aide test.
You can review the Candidate Handbook for more testing information and you can also download the Application Form for easy access.
PROMETRIC also performs CNA testing in Oklahoma. Qualifications for testing include:
- Candidate must have completed a state-approved nurse aide training
program.
EXAM FEES
Candidates who are employed by or who have a promise of employment from a Medicaid-certified nursing home are eligible to have their exam fees paid for by their nursing home employer.
Summary: Testing can be sponsored by employer
Renewal
CNAs in Ohio are required to renew their CNA certification every 2 years.
The cost to renew is $10.
The requirements for renewal are:
- CNAs must have worked a minimum of 8 hours of paid work within 24 months.
Summary: $10 renewal fee
Employment
The employment outlook for CNAs in Oklahoma is good. As of 2020, there are 21,580 people employed as CNAs and it is projected to grow by 8% at 2028 making it to 23,320 employees. It’s projected annual job openings between 2018 – 2028 is 2,880.
Summary: 8% projected growth
Pay
The average pay rate for CNAs in Oklahoma is $32,201 as of September 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $29,348 and $35,558.
