CNA Certification In Montana

Use either of the following ways to obtain licensure in MT:

• Examination
  • The minimum age of the candidate must be 16 years.
  • Complete a CNA Program program approved by the Montana Department of Public Health & Human Services, which cover at least 75 hours of program.
  • Pass both the written and skills portion of the nursing assistant competency exam.
• Endorsement
  • Submit completed application form.
  • Provide a copy of your letter or nurse aide card which you hold in the current state.

The steps to obtain CNA licensure by examination are:

Step 1 – Use this link to download the examination application:
http://www.hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/montana/mtformpages/forms/1101MT.pdf

Step 2 – The completed application must be submitted to the following address:

HEADMASTER LLP
P.O. Box 6609,
Helena, Montana 59604-6609

Step 3 – Prepare for and take the Montana CNA certification exam.

Step 4 – After passing the licensure examination, your name will be listed on the Montana Nurse Aide Registry.

The entire procedure to obtain CNA licensure by endorsement is as follows:

Step 1 – Download the endorsement application from the following link:
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/qad/documents/CertificationBureau/cb-endorsementapplication.pdf

Step 2 – Return the completed application to:

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services
Quality Assurance Division
Nurse Aide Registry
PO Box 202953
Helena, Montana 59620-2953

Step 3 – Upon approval of your eligibility, your name will be listed on the Nurse Aide Registry.

The renewal period of CNA license in MT is two years. The essential prerequisites that you need to fulfill are:

• The aspirant must be in good standing with the nurse aide registry.
•  You should not be found guilty of any serious crime.
• Retake the CNA Program to renew the expired license.

Click on the below link to download the renewal application:
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/qad/documents/CertificationBureau/cb-renewal%20app.pdf

Click on the below link to search for your nurse aide license online in the state:
https://app.mt.gov/cgi-bin/lookup/licenseLookup.cgi?action=index&occupation=NUR_AIDE

Question 1 – Currently, I’m working as a certified nursing assistant in Colorado. I am planning to transfer my certificate to Montana. What is the procedure?

Answer – You may apply to transfer your Colorado license to Montana via endorsement. Your license will be transferred only when you meet all the requirements of the state. You may use the following link to download the form:
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/qad/documents/CertificationBureau/cb-endorsementapplication.pdf

Question 2 – What are the essential requisites to renew CNA license in MT?

Answer – Download the renewal form by clicking on the below link:
http://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/qad/documents/CertificationBureau/cb-renewal%20app.pdf

• Complete all the sections of the form.
• Send it on the following address:

Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services

Quality Assurance Division
Nurse Aide Registry
PO Box 202953, Helena, MT 59620-2953

Question 3 – How can I find ifs my CNA certificate is expired or not?

Answer – You can do it online by visiting the nurse aide registry of the state. Go to the verification page. After providing all the requisite information, click on “Submit” button. Your full name, license number and status of the certificate will be displayed.