West Virginia’s medical facilities are in constant need of qualified nursing assistants to help them provide top notch care to residents in long – term care facilities.  In accordance to OBRA of 1987, CNAs are certified and become eligible to work within the state.

State Contact Information for CNA Certification

Office of Health Facility
Licensure and Certification
Capitol and Washington St.
1 Davis Square, Suite 101
Charleston, WV 25301
Phone #: (304) 558-0050
Fax #: (304)558-1442
Website

CNA Salary in West Virginia

• Approximately $18,000 to $29,000
• $9.65 per hour typically (Hourly rate will increase by experience)

West Virginia CNA Programs & Training Information

Washington CNA training program must at least 120 hours of classroom (65) and clinical (55) training. Some state-approved training programs may differ when it comes to number of hours in classroom and practical training.

Information in West Virginia

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 wishes to work in West Virginia, the applicant must contact the West Virginia Nursing Assistant Registry to obtain transfer/reciprocity form. Applicant must have an active certification with no abuse or other derogatory information listed o their record and applicant must be listed as good standing in his/her home state. Completed form with required documents and fees (if any) must be mailed to the address indicated in the form.

Renewal in West Virginia

To renew CNA Certification in West Virginia:

(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 West Virginia Nursing Assistant Registry or visiting the State Registry’s website.

(2) Requirement for renewal is that you must have worked at least 8 consecutive hours as a nursing assistant, for pay, in an approved setting within 2 years.

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

To renew Expired CNA Certification in West Virginia:

(1) Contact West Virginia Nursing Assistant Registry.

(2) If registry provide form, completed form with required documents and fees must be mailed to the address indicated in the form.

West Virginia Approved CNA Programs

Roane – Jackson Technical Center
4800 Spencer Road
Leroy, WV 25252
(304) 372 7335
Fax: (304) 372 7336
Email address: bpcummin@access.k12.wv.us
Website

• Health Occupation offers CNA

Mercer County Career Center
Coolspring Township Campus
776 Greenville Road
Mercer, PA  16137
Phone #: (724) 662-3000
Fax #: (724) 662-1025
Email address: Info@mccc.tec.pa.us
Website

• Consist 81 hour of classroom and clinical training
• Scholarships are available on a first-come, first serve basis

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