Good quality certified nursing assistants are in high demand in New York. If you want to become a certified nursing assistant, you will need to attend one of the many state approved training courses in the state. You can even find some options for receiving your certification for free. Training courses are often offered at community colleges, adult education facilities, nursing care facilities and some high schools.
Certification by Reciprocity
You might very well be able to transfer a valid CNA certification to the state of New York. The state of New York does offer you the opportunity to apply for reciprocity if you hold a certification that is valid and in good standing within another state. It will be necessary for you to contact the Department of Health in New York in order to apply for reciprocity. Follow the instructions for your application carefully to ensure that you provide all information and documents necessary. Your application will be carefully reviewed to determine whether or not your certification can be transferred.
CNA Certification Renewal
If you are not going to be working much as a certified nursing assistant in a two-year period, make certain you work for at least 8 hours or your certification will lapse. Everyone who is a nursing assistant must renew their certification every two years. It is relatively easy to renew your certification as long as you carefully follow the instructions on the renewal forms that you should receive two months or so before your certification expires. You will need to attend a training course again if you do not renew your certification as required.
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