To obtain CNA certification in Montana, applicants are required to enroll in a nurse aide program program monitored by the Montana Department of Health. After completing the program, they need to qualify the certification examination administered by the D&S Diversified Technologies. Thereafter, the name of the candidates will be added in the state registry, making them eligible to work in the healthcare industry. If you already possess a nursing assistant licensure in another state of the U.S., nevertheless wish to work in MT, you can get your licensure transferred via endorsement.
Use either of the following ways to obtain licensure in MT:
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:
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
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.