Virginia CNA Facts
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Training
Virginia requires 75 hours of CNA training in a state approved program, including 16 hours of clinical experiences.
Summary: 75 hours training
Testing
CREDENTIA performs CNA testing in Virginia. Qualifications for testing include:
- If you are a New Nurse Aide, you must have successfully completed a Virginia-approved nurse aide-education program within the last 24 months.
- If you are a Nursing Student, you must be currently enrolled in an approved nursing education program preparing for registered nurse or practical nurse licensure, or enrolled in a program in the last 12 months.
- If you are a Nursing Graduate, you must have completed a nursing education program preparing
for registered nurse or practical nurse licensure. - If you are a Lapsed Certificate Holder, you must be previously certified in Virginia as a nurse aide
but your certification has expired.
You can also review the Candidate Handbook for more testing information.
EXAM FEES
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Exam description
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Fees
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Written Examination
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$45
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Skills Evaluation
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$95
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Oral Examination
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$45
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Summary: $140 testing fee
Renewal
CNAs in Virginia are required to renew their CNA certification every 2 years.
The cost to renew is $60.
The requirements for renewal are:
- CNA must work as a paid CNA performing 49 activities related to nursing within the past 2 years.
Summary: $60 renewal fee
Employment
The employment outlook for CNAs in Virginia is good. As of 2020, there are 41,580 people employed as CNAs and it is projected to grow by 13% at 2028 making it to 46,870 employees. It’s projected annual job openings between 2020 – 2030 is 5,860.
Summary: 13% projected growth
Pay
The average pay rate for CNAs in Virginia is $34,051 as of September 26, 2022, but the range typically falls between $31,034 and $37,601.
