CNA requirements, exam providers, and registry processes vary by state. Use this guide for general orientation, then confirm current details with the official registry before enrolling or testing.
California
~39M people · Pearson VUE
150hrs
total training
Texas
~30M people · Pearson VUE
100hrs
total training
Florida
~22M people · Pearson VUE
120hrs
total training
New York
~19M people · Pearson VUE
75hrs
total training
Versioned CNA-Ready preparation paths paired with official state and test-provider sources.
75
Min hours (any state)
83
Reference average
180
Max hours (any state)
State and provider exam pathways
Some states use the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP), while others use different providers or pathways. CNA-Ready materials are for practice; the official state registry and testing vendor control the current format and requirements.
Showing 54 of 54 states & territories
Alabama
75hrs
total training
Alaska
75hrs
total training
Arizona
120hrs
total training
Arkansas
75hrs
total training
California
150hrs
total training
Colorado
75hrs
total training
Connecticut
75hrs
total training
Delaware
75hrs
total training
Florida
120hrs
total training
Georgia
85hrs
total training
Hawaii
75hrs
total training
Idaho
75hrs
total training
Illinois
75hrs
total training
Indiana
75hrs
total training
Iowa
75hrs
total training
Kansas
90hrs
total training
Kentucky
75hrs
total training
Louisiana
75hrs
total training
Maine
180hrs
total training
Maryland
100hrs
total training
Massachusetts
75hrs
total training
Michigan
75hrs
total training
Minnesota
75hrs
total training
Mississippi
75hrs
total training
Missouri
75hrs
total training
Montana
75hrs
total training
Nebraska
75hrs
total training
Nevada
75hrs
total training
New Hampshire
100hrs
total training
New Jersey
90hrs
total training
New Mexico
75hrs
total training
New York
75hrs
total training
North Carolina
75hrs
total training
North Dakota
75hrs
total training
Ohio
75hrs
total training
Oklahoma
75hrs
total training
Oregon
75hrs
total training
Pennsylvania
75hrs
total training
Rhode Island
100hrs
total training
South Carolina
75hrs
total training
South Dakota
75hrs
total training
Tennessee
75hrs
total training
Texas
100hrs
total training
Utah
75hrs
total training
Vermont
75hrs
total training
Virginia
75hrs
total training
Washington
75hrs
total training
West Virginia
75hrs
total training
Wisconsin
120hrs
total training
Wyoming
75hrs
total training
Washington D.C.
75hrs
total training
Puerto Rico
75hrs
total training
Guam
75hrs
total training
Virgin Islands
75hrs
total training
Disclaimer: CNA training requirements change periodically. Always verify current hour requirements, exam details, and registry information directly with your state's regulatory authority before enrolling in a program. This guide is for general reference only.