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You must complete 24 hours of CEUs and 64 hours of work experience.","question":"How do I renew my Delaware CNA certification?"},{"answer":"The 24 hours of continuing education must include 6 hours of dementia training and 2 hours of resident abuse prevention.","question":"What are the specific CEU requirements for renewal?"},{"answer":"You may work as a 'nursing assistant' for up to 90 days after completing your training program while awaiting your exam and certification.","question":"Can I work as a CNA before I am certified?"},{"answer":"Yes, there is a $25 renewal fee payable through the Relias Academy portal during the recertification process.","question":"Is there a fee for CNA renewal?"}],"fee_payment_url":null,"fingerprint_delay_weeks":null,"fingerprint_fee":null,"fingerprint_method_in_state":null,"fingerprint_method_out_of_state":null,"fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","fingerprint_vendor":null,"fingerprint_vendor_url":null,"initial_fee_amount":30.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Certified Nursing Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years (on September 30th of odd years)","renewal_fee_amount":null,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"Proof of completing a 150-hour state-approved NATCEP within the last 24 months.","name":"Certificate of Training Completion","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A valid driver's license or state ID showing your full legal name and date of birth.","name":"Government-Issued Photo ID","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Original Social Security card required for identification at the testing center.","name":"Social Security Card","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Required for reciprocity applicants. Must be submitted in the original, sealed envelope from the National Practitioner Data Bank.","name":"NPDB Self-Query Report","url":"https://www.npdb.hrsa.gov/","url_label":"Request NPDB Query"}],"slug":"delaware-cna","state_name":"Delaware","state_slug":"delaware","statutes_url":"https://delcode.delaware.gov/title16/c030a/","steps":[{"description":"Complete a Delaware-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP) consisting of at least 150 hours (75 classroom and 75 clinical).","title":"Complete Training","url":"https://dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dhcq/cnareg.html","url_label":"View Approved Programs"},{"description":"Apply for the CNA competency exam through Prometric. You can apply online or via mail with the required fees.","title":"Submit Exam Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Schedule a criminal background check through IdentoGO. You must use the specific service code provided by your employer or the registry.","title":"Schedule Fingerprinting","url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","url_label":"Schedule Fingerprinting"},{"description":"Pass both the written (or oral) knowledge test and the clinical skills evaluation administered by Prometric.","title":"Pass Competency Exams","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once you pass both exams, Prometric will automatically add you to the Delaware Nurse Aide Registry. Verify your status online.","title":"Verify Registry Status","url":"https://registry.prometric.com/registry/publicDE","url_label":"Verify Certification"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-03T08:36:24.810521+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://registry.prometric.com/registry/publicDE"}