Indiana CNA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CNA license in Indiana you need to satisfy the Indiana Department of Health — Indiana Aides Registry's in-service / continuing-education training requirement . Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying training. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.
What Indiana requires for CNA renewal
| In-service / CE required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | Indiana Department of Health — Indiana Aides Registry |
The official renewal requirement is a paid-work standard, not a fixed CE/in-service hour count: the aide must work in nursing or nursing-related activities for at least 8 hours during the two-year cycle. Private-care hours are not accepted. Federal/facility in-service training applies to employment but is not the registry renewal condition.
Full CNA renewal guide for Indiana (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Indiana CNA CE course providers
- Medline University
Free and low-cost in-service training modules for nurse aides.
- CEUfast — Nurse Aide
In-service and continuing-education courses for nursing assistants.
- Elite Learning — CNA In-Service
CNA in-service training packages covering federally required topics.
- Relias
Employer-oriented in-service and competency training widely used in long-term care.
Indiana CNA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CNA license in Indiana?
Indiana does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for CNA renewal. The official renewal requirement is a paid-work standard, not a fixed CE/in-service hour count: the aide must work in nursing or nursing-related activities for at least 8 hours during the two-year cycle. Private-care hours are not accepted. Federal/facility in-service training applies to employment but is not the registry renewal condition.
Do online CNA CE courses count in Indiana?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Indiana Department of Health — Indiana Aides Registry. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Indiana CNA CE?
Indiana generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Indiana Department of Health — Indiana Aides Registry.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Indiana Department of Health — Indiana Aides Registry. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official Indiana Department of Health — Indiana Aides Registry site →