Utah 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
Utah requires 80 hours of CNA training in a state approved program, including 16 hours of clinical experiences.
Summary: 80 hours training
Testing
SELECTED TRAINING CENTERS performs CNA testing in Utah. Qualifications for testing include:
- Candidate must have successfully finished a state-approved training for 80 hours.
Candidates can challenge the state exam if:
- they are a nursing student who has completed the first semester of nursing school within the past
2 years. An official, sealed transcript showing completion of a ‘nursing fundamentals’ class must
accompany the waiver request. - they are an expired licensed nurse and can show proof of previous licensure in any state in good standing with your professional board. You only have 1 attempt to pass the exam.
- they are a previously certified Utah CNA who is less than 12 months expired and in good standing with UNAR. You only have 1 attempt to pass the exam.
You can also visit the Utah Registry for more testing information.
EXAM FEES
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Exam Description
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Fees
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Knowledge Exam
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$35
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Skill Exam
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$55
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Summary: $90 testing fee
Renewal
CNAs in Utah are required to renew their CNA certification every 2 years.
The cost to renew is $20.
The requirements for renewal are:
- CNA must complete a minimum of 200 paid hours of nursing assistant related work.
Summary: $20 renewal fee
Employment
The employment outlook for CNAs in Utah is good. As of 2020, there are 12,820 people employed as CNAs and it is projected to grow by 21% at 2030 making it to 15,520 employees. It’s projected annual job openings between 2020 – 2030 is 1,980.
Summary: 21% projected growth
Pay
The average pay rate for CNAs in Utah is $32,456 as of September 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $29,580 and $35,839.
