Virginia CNA CE Courses (2026)
To renew your CNA license in Virginia you need to satisfy the Virginia Board of Nursing (Department of Health Professions)'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 Virginia requires for CNA renewal
| In-service / CE required | No single fixed hour count — see details |
|---|---|
| Renewal cycle | 12 months |
| Governing body | Virginia Board of Nursing (Department of Health Professions) |
Virginia does not require CE or in-service hours for certified nurse aides. To renew you submit the application, fee, and an attestation that you performed nursing-related activities for compensation within the prior two years. An aide who has not done paid nursing-related work in that period must pass the nurse aide competency evaluation before recertifying. (Federal CMS rules require 48 hours of in-service every two years for aides in certified facilities, but that is not a board renewal condition.)
Full CNA renewal guide for Virginia (deadlines, fees & CE) →
Virginia 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.
Virginia CNA CE courses: frequently asked questions
How many CE hours do I need to renew my CNA license in Virginia?
Virginia does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for CNA renewal. Virginia does not require CE or in-service hours for certified nurse aides. To renew you submit the application, fee, and an attestation that you performed nursing-related activities for compensation within the prior two years. An aide who has not done paid nursing-related work in that period must pass the nurse aide competency evaluation before recertifying. (Federal CMS rules require 48 hours of in-service every two years for aides in certified facilities, but that is not a board renewal condition.)
Do online CNA CE courses count in Virginia?
Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Virginia Board of Nursing (Department of Health Professions). Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.
Where do I report my Virginia CNA CE?
Virginia generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Virginia Board of Nursing (Department of Health Professions).
Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Virginia Board of Nursing (Department of Health Professions). Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.
Official Virginia Board of Nursing (Department of Health Professions) site →