What is OBRA registry?

An aid must pass both exams by four months after being hired by a hospital or skilled nursing facility. Once an aid passes the OBRA regulations he or she will be listed on an OBRA registry that employers can use to assure themselves that he or she is ready to work.

What is registry verification?

Registry status implies only that a registered indvidual has met the minimal training and testing requirements necessary to accept delegated tasks by a licensed nurse while under a nurse’s supervision. Registry status does not imply that an individual has met moral, ethical or legal standards.

How can I check if my CNA license is active?

Search for your state’s nurse aide registry. You can find it either online using a search engine or in your local telephone directory. Contact your nurse aide registry and provide it with your information to verify your CNA status.

How do I keep my CNA license active in Washington State?

To remain active on the CNA registry in Washington, a nursing assistant who works in a nursing facility must never have a time period that exceeds two years when he or she does not work for pay as a caregiver. You can check this by calling the registry at 360-725-2570.

How many attempts does OBRA allow?

3 attempts
OBRA allows at least 3 attempts to successfully complete the evaluation.

How many hours of continuing education does OBRA require every year?

75 hours
– OBRA requires at least 75 hours of instruction provided by a nurse. Sixteen hours are supervised practical training. – The competency evaluation has a written test and a skills test. – Each state must have a nursing assistant registry.

Is CNA certified or licensed?

Certified nursing assistants provide patients with basic care and assist with daily living activities. They must be licensed, which includes completing a training program with classroom lectures and supervised patient-care training.

How do I check my HHA Certification?

Individuals without access to the Internet can phone the Help Desk at 877-877-1827. Help Desk staff can verify a person’s training status and whether the aide is approved for employment.

How long do CNA certifications last?

five-year
Your CNA certification is valid for a five-year term. You can renew your certification credential either by submitting a list of continuous learning activities or by rewriting the certification exam.

What is the difference between nursing assistant registered and nursing assistant certified?

When comparing an RN and a CNA, the scope of work varies. RNs have more autonomy to do their jobs compared with CNAs, who are assistants to RNs and other medical providers. CNAs have a more limited scope and work under supervision, but they alleviate the workload of others, allowing for better overall patient care.

How many hours do you need to work to keep CNA license?

eight
Federal regulation requires that an individual work at least eight (8) hours, for pay, in the provision of nursing services without a two (2) year break to remain active. If your registry status shows inactive we do not have your employment history.

How many CNA attempts does OBRA allow?