Alaska CNA Certification Renewal


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To renew CNA Certification in Alaska:
(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 Alaska Nurse Aide Registry or visiting State Registry’s website:
  • If your certificate number starts with 1 get “Biennial Nurse Aide Certification Renewal” and
  • If your certificate number is 11424 or higher and your initial issue date is on or after April 1, 2009 get “Prorated Biennial Nurse Aide Certification Renewal”.
(2) Completed form with documents and fees must be mailed to the address indicated in the form.
(3) Processing time for your request is approximately 3 – 4 weeks after receipt. The registry will notify you by mail, once your application is approved.

To renew Expired CNA Certification in Alaska:
(1) Obtain reinstatement form by contacting Alaska Nurse Aide Registry or visiting State Registry’s website.
(2) Completed form with documents and fees must be mailed to the address indicated in the form.
(3) There are two (2) requirements need to comply to renew expired certificate:
  • Verification of successful completion of all continuing education requirements or verification that the applicant was employed in another state or territory of the United States or in Canada as a CNA with atleast 160 hours of nursing assistant services within 2 years.
  • Successfully completed a competency evaluation within the 24 months immediately preceding application for reinstatement.
(4) If an applicant cannot meet the two (2) requirements, he or she needs to retake the state exam.
(5) Expired certificates for more than 5 years  must complete state – approved training program and reapply the initial certification


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