Mississippi CNA CE Courses (2026)

To renew your CNA license in Mississippi you need to satisfy the Mississippi State Department of Health — Nurse Aide 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 Mississippi requires for CNA renewal

In-service / CE requiredNo single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle24 months
Governing bodyMississippi State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry

Mississippi follows the federal nurse-aide framework (42 CFR 483.156): to stay eligible you must work for pay performing nursing or nursing-related services for at least 8 consecutive hours during the previous 24 months, verified by your employer through TMU — not classroom CE hours.

Full CNA renewal guide for Mississippi (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Mississippi CNA CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Mississippi State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry before purchasing.

Mississippi CNA CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my CNA license in Mississippi?

Mississippi does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for CNA renewal. Mississippi follows the federal nurse-aide framework (42 CFR 483.156): to stay eligible you must work for pay performing nursing or nursing-related services for at least 8 consecutive hours during the previous 24 months, verified by your employer through TMU — not classroom CE hours.

Do online CNA CE courses count in Mississippi?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Mississippi State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Mississippi CNA CE?

Mississippi generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Mississippi State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry.

Requirement last verified 2026-09-17 from the Mississippi State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

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