{"application_form_url":null,"application_portal_url":null,"board_contact_url":"https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/nurse-aide-registry/nurse-aide-registry","board_email":"NAR@odh.ohio.gov","board_fax":null,"board_mailing_address":null,"board_name":"Ohio Dept of Health","board_parent_org":null,"board_phone":"614-752-8778","board_physical_address":null,"board_source_url":null,"board_url":null,"canonical_url":null,"ce_requirements_url":null,"common_delays":[{"description":"Candidates often forget to log in and complete their demographic information in TMU after their training provider creates the account, which prevents exam scheduling.","title":"Incomplete TMU Profile"},{"description":"The name on your ID must exactly match the name in the TMU system and on your Social Security card. Discrepancies will result in being turned away from the test site.","title":"Name Discrepancies"},{"description":"Renewal delays occur if an employer fails to submit the HEA 7713 form or if the aide cannot prove 8 hours of paid work within the 24-month window.","title":"Lapsed Employment Verification"}],"compact_member":null,"compact_name":null,"compact_privilege_fee":null,"created_at":"2026-04-11T20:11:46.817191+00:00","credential_type":null,"description":null,"endorsement_application_url":"https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/nurse-aide-registry/resources/nurse-aide-request-for-reciprocity","endorsement_fees":null,"endorsement_steps":[{"description":"Ensure you hold an active, in-good-standing CNA license in another state that meets federal training requirements.","title":"Verify Eligibility","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Download and complete Section I of the 'Nurse Aide Request for Reciprocity' form.","title":"Complete Reciprocity Form","url":"https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/nurse-aide-registry/resources/nurse-aide-request-for-reciprocity","url_label":"Download Reciprocity Form"},{"description":"Send the form to your current state's Nurse Aide Registry for them to complete Section II and verify your certification.","title":"Submit to Home State","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once Section II is completed by your home state, the form must be submitted to the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry via email (NAR@odh.ohio.gov), fax, or mail.","title":"Submit to Ohio Registry","url":null,"url_label":null}],"exam_registration_url":null,"faqs":[{"answer":"The Ohio nurse aide exam is administered by D&S Headmaster. Contact them at (877) 851-2355 or visit hdmaster.com.","question":"Who administers the Ohio CNA/STNA exam?"},{"answer":"Submit Form HEA 6907 (Reciprocity Request) by mail, fax (614-564-2461), or email (NAR@odh.ohio.gov). There is no fee for Ohio CNA reciprocity.","question":"How do I transfer my CNA to Ohio?"},{"answer":"Ohio is transitioning from 'STNA' (State Tested Nursing Assistant) to 'CNA' terminology as of October 24, 2024. Some forms may still use STNA.","question":"Is Ohio calling it CNA or STNA?"},{"answer":"Use the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry Inquiry at nurseaideinquiry.odh.ohio.gov or call (800) 582-5908.","question":"How do I verify an Ohio CNA?"}],"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://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Business/Services-for-Business/WebCheck/Webcheck-Community-Listing","fingerprint_vendor":null,"fingerprint_vendor_url":null,"initial_fee_amount":0.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"2 to 4 Weeks","profession":"Certified Nursing Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years (Work requirement)","renewal_fee_amount":null,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"Proof of completing the 75-hour NATCEP program, issued by your training provider.","name":"Training Completion Certificate","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"A valid, non-expired driver's license or state ID required for exam admission.","name":"Government-Issued Photo ID","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Original Social Security card required for identity verification at the testing site.","name":"Social Security Card","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"ohio-cna","state_name":"Ohio","state_slug":"ohio","statutes_url":"https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-administrative-code/rule-3701-17-07.1","steps":[{"description":"Enroll in and complete an Ohio Department of Health (ODH) approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP), which consists of at least 75 hours of training (59 classroom/lab and 16 clinical).","title":"Complete an Approved Training Program","url":"https://odh.ohio.gov/know-our-programs/nurse-aide-training-and-competency-evaluation-program-natcep/natcep","url_label":"Find Approved Training"},{"description":"Your training provider will upload your completion records to the Headmaster TMU (TestMaster Universe) system. You must log in to activate your account and complete your profile.","title":"Activate TMU Account","url":"https://oh.tmuniverse.com/","url_label":"Login to TMU"},{"description":"Select your test site and date through the TMU portal. You must pay the exam fees (approximately $104 for both parts) unless your employer or training program is covering the cost.","title":"Schedule and Pay for Exams","url":"https://oh.tmuniverse.com/","url_label":"Schedule Exam"},{"description":"Successfully pass both the Knowledge Test (79 multiple-choice questions) and the Skills Test (demonstration of 3-4 randomly selected skills).","title":"Pass the State Competency Exam","url":"https://hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/ohio/OH_CNA_Home.htm","url_label":"Candidate Handbook"},{"description":"Upon passing both exam components, your results are automatically reported to the Ohio Department of Health, and you will be added to the Nurse Aide Registry.","title":"Automatic Registry Placement","url":"https://nurseaideregistry.odh.ohio.gov/Public/PublicNurseAideSearch","url_label":"Verify Your Status"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-03T10:05:38.554222+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://nurseaideregistry.odh.ohio.gov/Public/PublicNurseAideSearch"}