CNA Certification In Kentucky

The applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria to obtain their CNA licensure:

• The candidate must not be less than 16 years.
• Pass the criminal background check prior to enrollment.
• Submit fingerprint report.
• Possess a GED or a high school diploma.
• Your TB test must be negative and it should be done within the past 12 months.
• Successfully complete at least 100 hours of clinical rotation and 75 hours of classroom instructions.
• Pass the certified nursing assistant exam.

The step-by-step procedure to apply for CNA certification in Kentucky is as follows:

Step 1– After completing your accredited program program, prepare to take the CNA certification exam.

Step 2 – You may take the certification test at any approved local school or health center.

Step 3 – After passing the exam, your name will be added to the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry. The state of Kentucky does not issue any license, but you may request for a written proof of certification by contacting the Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry.

1. If you wish to transfer your nurse aide registration from another state to KY, follow the procedure given below:

• If you hold an active status in another state, provide the below-given information:
• Full Name (First, Middle, and Last)
• Date of Birth
• Telephone Number
• Social Security Number
• Mailing Address
• Certification / Registration Number
• State Transferring From
• Provide copies of Driver’s License, Social Security Card, and State CertificationMail the above information to the following address:Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry
  312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300-A
  Louisville, Kentucky 40222-5172
  Fax: 1-502-564-3938 or 1-502-429-3336

2. If you do not hold an active status in another state, you need to take a program program approved by the state and the competency evaluation in the state of Kentucky (KY). For more information, get in touch with the Department for Medicaid Services.

All nurse aides are required to renew their Kentucky license biennially. The date on which the CNA has passed his/her nurse aide program examination will be the renewal date of the SRNA (State Registered Nurse Aides) status.

Maintaining or Updating an Active Status

You are required to provide a proof of completing at least 8 hours of employment as a state registered CNA. You must carry out nursing or functions related to nursing for compensation in every 2 years renewal period. You may submit any one of the following documents as a proof of employment

• W-2 form
• Paycheck Stub
• Letter from a healthcare facility on the official letterhead

Include the following information with your renewal request:

• Full Name (First, Middle, and Last)
• Current Mailing Address
• Date of Birth
• Telephone Number
• Social Security Number or SRNA Number

Mail the request to:

Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry
312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300-A
Louisville, Kentucky – 40222-5172
Or else, you can fax at 1-502-564-3942 or 1-502-429-3336

Private Duty Renewal Requirements

Certified nursing assistants carrying out private duty nursing are required to acquire a notarized letter from the respective person they are taking care of or from a family member of that person. The letter must include the following information:

• Nursing-related duties performed
• Proof of payment for services
• Dates of employment
• Full name, address, and telephone number of the individual or family member

Include the following information along with the renewal request:

• Full Name (First, Middle, and Last)
• Current Mailing Address
• Date of Birth
• Telephone Number
• Social Security Number or SRNA Number

Mail or fax your renewal request to the address or fax numbers mentioned above.

The applicants may check the status of their application by using the following link:
https://ssla.state.ky.us/KBNursing/SearchLic.aspx?TYP=LICREQ

You may use any one of the following methods to validate your CNA license:

• Online
  https://secure.kentucky.gov/kbn/bulkvalidation/basic.aspxUse the above link to validate your current Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry (KNAR) status for State Registered Nurse Aides (SRNAs). You can search by 2 ways:
  • Search by SRNA number, or
  • Search by name

  If you are unable to use the above link due to the presence of the same name in the list, you must contact KNAR at 502-429-3347. Else, a message displaying “no data is found” will be shown if your name is not listed on the KNAR.

  You can also use the Enhanced and Premium systems of validation using the following links:

• • Enhanced
    http://kbn.ky.gov/licensees/Pages/servicedetails_enhanced.aspx
  • Premium
    http://kbn.ky.gov/licensees/Pages/servicedetails_premium.aspx

• Mail or Fax RequestYou need to provide the following information to request for validation via mail or fax:
  • Name
  • SRNA or SSN number
  • Name and address of the respective person whom the validation should be returned.

  Fax the request at: 502-564-3942 (Frankfort exchange)

  The validation will be mailed in approximately two weeks.

Use any of the following ways to change your name or address:

• Online
  https://ssla.state.ky.us/kbnursing/chgadd/NAR.aspxYou will be required to enter the following details to complete the process:
  • SSN (Social Security Number)
  • Date of Birth
• Paper ApplicationDownload the printable ‘Name/Address Change Request Form’ using the following link:
  http://kbn.ky.gov/knar/Documents/name_add_chg_nar.pdfAfter filling all the essential details, return the completed form to the following address:

  Kentucky Board of Nursing
  312 Whittington Parkway, Suite 300
  Louisville, Kentucky 40222-5172

Question 1 – I am planning to move to another state. How can I transfer my KY license?

Answer – Applicants, who wish to transfer their nurse aide certification from Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry to another state, must contact the respective state they are transferring to, in order to know the state’s requirements.

Question 2 – My state nursing aide registration has expired. How can I renew it?

Answer – Since your registration has expired, you cannot renew it. However, you may request for reinstatement of your registry status. You will be required to submit a proof of employment in a nursing-related function for no less than 8 paid hours before expiration date. If you are unable to show the employment proof, contact KCTCS to take the nurse aide classes and competency test again.

Question 3 – I want a copy of my evaluation and test scores. From where can I get one?

Answer – You need to contact KCTCS at 1-877-528-2748; or else, you can also fax your request to 1-866-494-7307.