The Department of Iowa Health Facilities Division is responsible for inspecting and licensing/certifying various health care entities including Nurse Aides. CNAs in this state have the advantage of fulfilling their career and ambitions.

State Contact Information for CNA Certification

Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals
Health Facilities Division
Lucas State Office Building
321 East 12th Street
Des Moines, IA  50319
Phone #: (515) 281-4115
Fax #: (515) 242-5022
Email address: hfdinfo@dia.state.ia.us
Website

CNA Salary in Iowa

• Between $22,000 to $34,000
• $9.16 per hour typically (Hourly rate will increase by experience)

Iowa CNA Programs & Training Information

CNA training programs in Iowa must have at least 75 hours in both classroom and clinical training combined. Some state-approved training programs may differ in the number of hours in classroom and practical training.

Information in Iowa

It is important to know that state regulations change often.  This site is updated frequently, however, please double check all information with your states official government agency.  Links and contact information are provided for your convenience.

If an approved CNA from in outside state wishes to work in Iowa they must first apply for reciprocity.  The applicant must contact the Iowa Nursing Assistant Registry to obtain a transfer/reciprocity form. The completed form with required documents and fees must be submitted by mail. It is necessary that an applicant must have a current CNA certification and in good standing on their home state.

Renewal in Iowa

To renew CNA Certification in Iowa:

(1) A pre-printed recertification form will be mailed out to the CNA 2-3 months prior to your expiration date. If you still do not receive any notice, you may obtain renewal form by contacting Iowa Nursing Assistant Registry.

(2) Requirement for renewal is that you are required to work nursing or nurse-related duties at least 8 hours in a24 month period to retain certification for two years. In case nurse aide does not work at that occupation for two years, the aide will have to retake both competency tests to get their status updated on the Registry and to be eligible to work in Iowa.

(3) Completed form with required documents must be mailed to the address indicated in the form.

To renew Expired CNA Certification in Iowa:

(1) Contact Iowa Nursing Assistant Registry.

(2)  If the registry provide form, complete the form with required documents and fees. Mail the form to the address indicated in the form.

 

Iowa Approved CNA Programs

Des Moines Area Community College
DMACC Ankeny Campus
2006 S Ankeny Blvd
Ankeny, IA 50023
Phone #: 515-964-6200
Fax #: 515-964-6391

DMACC Boone Campus
1125 Hancock Drive
Boone, IA 50036
Phone #: 515-432-7203
Fax #: 515-433-5033

DMACC Carroll Campus
906 North Grant Rd.
Carroll, IA 51401-2525
Fax #: 712-792-6358

DMACC Newton Campus
600 N. 2nd Ave.
Newton, Iowa 50208
Phone #: 641-791-3622
Fax #: 641-791-1728

DMACC Urban Campus
1100 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone #: 515-244-4226
Fax #: 515-248-7253

DMACC Urban/Des Moines Campus
1100 7th Street
Des Moines, IA 50314
Phone #: 515-244-422
Fax #: 515-248-7216

West Des Moines Campus
5959 Grand Ave.
West Des Moines, IA 50266
Phone #: 515-633-2400
Toll Free #: 1-800-362-2127
Registration: 800-342-0033
Website

• Cost (fees are not included)
  • $345 (Resident)
  • $690 (Non-Resident)
• Three (3) credit unit per semester and total 150 hours of classroom and clinical training (75 hours for classroom instruction, 45 hours for laboratory and 30 hours for clinical).

 

Kirkwood Community College
6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW
Cedar Rapids, IA . 52404
Phone #: 319.398.5517
Toll free #: 800.363.2220
Email address: info@kirkwood.edu
Website

• Cost is $359
• Consist 75 hours of classroom and clinical training

 

Iowa Western Community College
2700 College Rd
Council Bluffs, IA  51503
Phone #: (712) 325-3200
Toll free #: 1-800-432-5852
Email address: admissions@iwcc.edu
Website

• Cost is $520 includes book and state testing fee
• Three (3) credit hour per semester and total of 150 hours of classroom and clinical training (75 hours for classroom instruction, 45 hours for laboratory and 30 hours for clinical).

 

North Iowa Area Community College
500 College Drive
Mason City, Iowa 50401
Phone #: 641-423-1264
Toll Free #: 1-888-GO NIACC
Fax #: 641-423-1711
Email address: request@niacc.edu
Website

• Cost is $720.75 include fees
• Three (3) credit hour per semester and 75 hours of classroom and clinical training

 

Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Avenue
Sioux City, Iowa 51102-5199
Phone #: 712-274-6403
Toll Free #: 800-352-4649
Fax #: 712-274-6412
Email address: info@witcc.edu

• Cost include other fee and state testing fee:
  • $635 (Resident)
  • $759 (Non-Resident)
• Four (4) credit unit per semester and total 75 hours of classroom and clinical training

 

Iowa Lakes Community College
Emmetsburg Campus
3200 College Drive
Emmetsburg, IA 50536
Phone #: 712-852-3554, 800-242-5108
Fax #: 712-852-2152

Estherville Campus
300 S. 18th St.
Estherville, IA 51334
Phone #: 712-362-2604, 800-242-5106
Fax #: 712-362-8363

Spencer Campus Gateway North
1900 N. Grand Ave. Suite 8
Spencer, IA 51301
Phone #:  712-262-7141, 877-807-9585
Fax #: 712-262-4047

Spirit Lake Campus
800 21st Street
Spirit Lake, IA 51360
Phone #: 712-336-3439, 877-807-9584
Fax #: 712-336-1357
Website

• Cost (Fees are not included):
  • $384 (Resident)
  • $390 (Non-Resident and International Students)
• Three (3) credit unit and 75 hours of classroom and clinical training

 

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