How to Reinstate Your Lapsed CNA License in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania allows CNAs to reinstate within 24 months of expiration by retaking the NNAAP exam — no additional training program is required.
Reinstatement window
24 months
CE hours required
None
Exam fee
$129
Typical timeline
4–6 wks
Registry & Authority
Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry
Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH)
Official registry websiteExam Provider & Fees
Prometric
Register at prometric.com/pa-cna. The $129 fee covers both written and skills.
Step-by-step reinstatement process in Pennsylvania
Follow these steps in order to reinstate your Pennsylvania CNA certification.
Check your PA registry status
Contact the PA DOH Bureau of Facility Licensure and Certification at (717) 787-1816 or search the online registry. Confirm you are within your 24-month reinstatement window.
Schedule with Prometric at $129
Register at prometric.com/pa-cna. Pennsylvania has testing centers in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Allentown, and other cities.
Prepare for the written exam
Question count, timing, and passing criteria vary by state and testing vendor. Cover the current content outline.
Complete the 5-skill clinical evaluation
A state evaluator will watch you perform 5 randomly selected skills. Handwashing is always included. Perform each step as trained — omitting any step means automatic failure for that skill.
Listing reinstated within 2 weeks
PA DOH receives your results from Prometric and reinstates your listing within 5–14 business days. Verify your active status before starting work.
Always verify with the official registry
State requirements change. Confirm current reinstatement rules with Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) before scheduling your exam. The information above reflects publicly available guidance as of 2025–2026.
Prepare for the Pennsylvania competency evaluation with a state-specific plan
You've done this before. CNA-Ready's reinstatement track targets exactly what lapsed CNAs need to refresh — without making you relearn what you already know.
- Diagnostic quiz identifies your weak spots immediately
- All 17 CNA study modules — study at your own pace
- 1,000+ practice questions with rationales
- Pennsylvania-aligned state requirements displayed throughout
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2 free modules, no credit card required
Cost comparison: Pennsylvania
Full retraining program
Varies by state
Provider-specific · Confirm with the registry
CNA-Ready reinstatement prep
Best valueFrom $24.99/mo
Self-paced · Cancel anytime
Plus $129 exam fee regardless of which prep path you choose.
Pennsylvania CNA reinstatement: frequently asked questions
Reinstatement guides for other states
Your Pennsylvania reinstatement window is open.
Start prep today — timing and eligibility depend on your state and testing vendor. Confirm current requirements with the official registry.
Start Free — No Credit Card RequiredFrom $24.99/month · Cancel anytime