Delaware CNA Program Basics
The Division of Long Term Care Residents Protection is responsible for CNA training and certification in the state of Delaware. Delaware mandates that all nurse aide programs meet the federally required minimum training length of 75 hours of clinical activities and classroom studies. Discussion and hands on exercises are supervised by an experienced Registered Nurse. Although classroom studies require a lesser amount of time, all classroom discussions are an essential part of training.
Delaware CNA Training Requirements
- In order to obtain CNA certification, applicants are required to complete the Delaware approved CNA course and pass the state administered competency assessment.
- The assessment test includes clinical skills evaluation and a written exam, and the student must pass both portions.
- A criminal background check on the nursing aide applicant is necessary. An applicants may be disqualified if they have any history of drug charges, felony, theft and some minor crimes.
- Refusal to submit to a drug screening will be grounds for disqualification.
- Any history of neglect or abuse in previous nursing jobs will hinder or possibly prevent chances of employment.
- Most facilities use Delaware’s Nurse Aide Registry to check the standing of potential CNAs.
Delaware CNA Certification and Renewal
- Licenses must be renewed every 2 years.
- If a student has studied in-facility, their employer may opt to cover the certification fees.
- Many employers pay renewal fees if a CNA agrees to remain employed in their facility for a certain period of time.
- Delaware requires that a CNA have at least 24 hours of continuing education and 64 hours of regular paid work during the two previous years.
- A student will have another opportunity to pass an examination if a first attempt was unsuccessful.
- Failure to pass the examination after three consecutive attempts will require the student repeat the CNA training program.
Delaware CNA Transferral of Certification
- Delaware does not permit a CNA to transfer a license from another state.
- One exception, a CNA from Massachusetts may transfer a license provided they have worked at least 3 months as a CNA, hold a Geriatric Nursing Assistant certificate, have no history of abuse or neglect, and the license is current and valid.
