New Jersey CNA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CNA license in New Jersey you need to satisfy the New Jersey Department of Health — Nurse Aide Certification / 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 New Jersey requires for CNA renewal
| In-service / CE required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 24 months |
| Governing body | New Jersey Department of Health — Nurse Aide Certification / Nurse Aide Registry |
Recertification requires at least 7 hours of paid employment performing nursing or nursing-related services in a licensed facility or agency within the 24 months before expiration. New Jersey does not impose a CE exam-style requirement for renewal. (Employed nurse aides must receive at least 12 hours of in-service education per year under N.J.A.C. 8:39-43.6, but that is a facility obligation, not a registry renewal condition.)
Full CNA renewal guide for New Jersey (deadlines, fees & CE) →
New Jersey 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.
New Jersey CNA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CNA license in New Jersey?
New Jersey does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for CNA renewal. Recertification requires at least 7 hours of paid employment performing nursing or nursing-related services in a licensed facility or agency within the 24 months before expiration. New Jersey does not impose a CE exam-style requirement for renewal. (Employed nurse aides must receive at least 12 hours of in-service education per year under N.J.A.C. 8:39-43.6, but that is a facility obligation, not a registry renewal condition.)
Do online CNA CE courses count in New Jersey?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the New Jersey Department of Health — Nurse Aide Certification / Nurse Aide Registry. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my New Jersey CNA CE?
New Jersey generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the New Jersey Department of Health — Nurse Aide Certification / Nurse Aide Registry.
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the New Jersey Department of Health — Nurse Aide Certification / Nurse Aide Registry. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official New Jersey Department of Health — Nurse Aide Certification / Nurse Aide Registry site →