CNA Certification In Colorado

There are two ways to obtain CNA certification in the state:

1. By Examination

All applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to obtain certification by examination:

• Your name is not present in a nurse aide registry in another state, but you have successfully completed a nurse aide program program approved by the state.
• Successfully completed a board-approved nurse aide program program in CO.
• The candidate is a Licensed Psychiatric Technician and wants to become a CNA.
• The aspirant is a nursing student and has accomplished 5 semester credits of nursing fundamentals.
• If the applicant is a foreign-trained nurse, s/he may appear for the state nurse aide certification exam.
• Pay the non-refundable and non-transferable fee in the form of money order certified check, or facility check.

2. By Endorsement

Applicants may apply for certification by endorsement, if:

• The aspirant’s name is present in a nurse aide registry in another state and is eligible to practice as a CNA in that state.
• Pay the required fee by electronic check or credit card to complete the transaction.
• Provide your U.S. Social Security Number (SSN). If you do not have an SSN, you need to submit a signed Social Security Number Affidavit. To submit the affidavit, you may call at (303) 894-7800 and request them to mail it to you.
• Attest the Affidavit of Eligibility and provide proof of your lawful presence in the United States.
• If you hold any other type of license in the state and your name has changed, you will need to provide evidence of your name change.
• Provide verification about your current certification from another state or territory in the United States.
• You will be required to answer a series of screening questions to check pending complaints or criminal history filed against you in any other jurisdictions. You may be required to provide court papers or other material.
• Before completing your endorsement application, you can continue your practice in the state for up to 4 months only after your employer confirms your transferring state that you hold an active and current nurse aide license permitting you to work in a nursing home as a CNA. To continue working, you must get yourself certified in Colorado within those 4 months’ duration.

1. By Examination

If you are applying by examination, you need to apply through the Pearson VUE website.

• Use the following link to download the examination application:
  http://www.asisvcs.com/publications/pdf/070601.pdf
• For any other examination materials and instructions, you can click on the below link:
  http://www.asisvcs.com/indhome.asp?CPCat=0706NURSE
• Mail your completed application, as well as other information, in an envelope to the below address:Attn: Colorado Nurse Aide Certification Application
  Pearson VUE
  3131 South Vaughn Way, Suite 205
  Aurora, Colorado 80014

2. By Endorsement

• Complete the endorsement application online at:
  https://www.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/Default.aspx
• After receiving your application, the Application Specialist will review it. If any of the details are found missing, the Board will contact you on your email address provided by you, while submitting the application.

All CNAs are required to renew their license in January month in every even-numbered year. To renew your license, use the following link:
https://www.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/Login.aspx

Reinstate CNA License in CO

To reinstate your expired CNA license, you must fulfill the following requirements:

• Complete the reinstatement application. Use the following link to download the application:
  https://www.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/Default.aspx
• Attach the non-refundable reinstatement application fee of $30 in the form of money order or check made payable to the “State of Colorado”.
• Submit documents verifying a name change. If your name is different from the name mentioned in any of your supporting documents, or you have changed your name since the previously issued license, you need to submit a copy of your divorce decree, marriage license, or court order, confirming the name change.
• Complete and sign the affidavit of eligibility attached in the application. You may be required to submit a copy of a supporting and secure document.
• After submitting the application, you need to create a healthcare professions profile on the following website:
  www.dora.colorado.gov/professions/hppp
• After filling all the required details, return the application along with all the supporting documentation to the following address:Division of Professions and Occupations
  Office of Licensing – Nursing
  1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
  Denver, Colorado – 80202

License Lookup

Use the following link to search your nursing assistant license:
https://www.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx

Name Change

To change your name, you need to submit a copy of any one of the following documents along with the request form:

• Divorce Decree
• Marriage License
• Court Order

You can download the form for address or name change from the below link:
http://1.usa.gov/1GVPYpb

Address Change

To change your address you can either use the form or do it online at:
https://www.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/Login.aspx

Note: If you are a business or a licensee, who does not have a U.S. Social Security Number, apply for address change only by filling the form.

Question 1 – How can I issue a “letter of good standing” or verify my Colorado license to another state?

Answer – You can verify your Colorado license online using the following link:
https://www.colorado.gov/dora/licensing/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx

If a specific form or letter is required by the other state to be filled by the Colorado office, you can mail, fax, or email the form or request to DORA_Registrations@state.co.us

Question 2 – Is there any way to verify or change my email address?

Answer – You can verify or change your email address by signing in your account made on the Board’s website. You may use the below link for further instructions:
http://cdn.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=DORA-Reg%2FDORALayout&cid=1251632515005&pagename=CBONWrapper

Question 3 – Can I order a Wall Certificate of my CNA license in Colorado?

Answer – Yes. After paying a small amount, you can order a wall certificate for your CNA license. Use the following link for instructions related to wall certificates –
http://cdn.colorado.gov/cs/Satellite?c=Page&childpagename=DORA-Reg%2FDORALayout&cid=1251631780722&pagename=CBONWrapper