{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/programs/nurseaide/","board_email":"pvl@dcca.hawaii.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Hawaii Dept of Health","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"(808) 586-3000","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"The name on the application must exactly match the name on the government-issued ID provided at the test site.","title":"Name Mismatch"},{"description":"Failure to complete the Fieldprint fingerprinting process or using the wrong agency code will halt the application.","title":"Incomplete Background Check"},{"description":"Reciprocity and renewal applications require signed proof of 8 hours of paid work; volunteer hours do not count.","title":"Missing Work Verification"},{"description":"If the home state license is expired, the applicant may be required to retake the competency exam in Hawaii.","title":"Expired Out-of-State License"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:10:50.678556+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":null,"endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Ensure your current CNA certification is active and in good standing in your home state.","title":"Verify Out-of-State License","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Obtain the Hawaii Nurse Aide Testing/Out of State/Reciprocity Application Form from Prometric and select 'Route 2'.","title":"Download Reciprocity Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Include a copy of your current CNA certificate, photo ID, and proof of 8 hours of paid work in the last 2 years.","title":"Gather Supporting Documents","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Include a $25 money order or certified check payable to Prometric (personal checks are not accepted).","title":"Pay Reciprocity Fee","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Mail the complete packet to Prometric, Hawaii Nurse Aide Program, 354 Uluniu Street, Suite 308, Kailua, HI 96734.","title":"Mail Application Packet","url":null,"url_label":null}],"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"Hawaii requires a minimum of 100 hours of state-approved training, which includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 70 hours of clinical practice.","question":"How many hours of training are required in Hawaii?"},{"answer":"Certification must be renewed every 24 months. You must verify at least 8 hours of paid nursing-related work during that period.","question":"How often must I renew my Hawaii CNA certification?"},{"answer":"The reciprocity application fee is $25, payable to Prometric via money order or certified check.","question":"What is the fee for CNA reciprocity in Hawaii?"},{"answer":"The registry is managed by Prometric under contract with the Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA).","question":"Who manages the Hawaii Nurse Aide Registry?"},{"answer":"No, you cannot legally perform CNA duties in Hawaii until your name appears as 'Active' on the Hawaii Nurse Aide Registry.","question":"Can I work while my reciprocity application is pending?"}],"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":null,"fingerprint_vendor":null,"fingerprint_vendor_url":null,"initial_fee_amount":25.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"2 to 3 Weeks","profession":"Certified Nursing Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":null,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"The official application form for initial certification or reciprocity.","name":"Hawaii Nurse Aide Testing Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Proof of completing a 100-hour state-approved training program.","name":"Training Completion Certificate","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A valid, non-expired ID such as a driver's license or passport.","name":"Government-Issued Photo ID","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Required for identity verification during the application and exam process.","name":"Social Security Card","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Verification of at least 8 hours of paid nursing-related work in the last 24 months.","name":"Proof of Employment (for Renewal/Reciprocity)","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"hawaii-cna","state_name":"Hawaii","state_slug":"hawaii","statutes_url":null,"steps":[{"description":"Complete a Hawaii state-approved nurse aide training program consisting of at least 100 hours (30 classroom and 70 clinical).","title":"Complete State-Approved Training","url":"https://cca.hawaii.gov/pvl/programs/nurseaide/","url_label":"View Approved Programs"},{"description":"Register and schedule a fingerprint-based background check through Fieldprint Hawaii using the appropriate employer or state code.","title":"Undergo Background Check","url":"https://www.fieldprinthawaii.com/","url_label":"Schedule Fingerprinting"},{"description":"Download and complete the Hawaii Nurse Aide Testing Application from Prometric. Mail the form with the required fees and training certificate.","title":"Submit Exam Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once Prometric processes your application, you will receive an ATT letter with instructions on how to schedule your exam date.","title":"Receive Authorization to Test (ATT)","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Pass both the Knowledge (Written/Oral) and Clinical Skills components of the exam administered by Prometric.","title":"Pass the Competency Exam","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"After passing both exams, your name will be added to the Hawaii Nurse Aide Registry. Verify your status online.","title":"Verify Registry Listing","url":"https://registry.prometric.com/publicHI","url_label":"Search Registry"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-03T09:00:32.690904+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://registry.prometric.com/publicHI"}