CNA License Renewal in Ohio (2026)

CNA license renewal in Ohio is handled by the Ohio Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry, which requires Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)s to renew every 24 months. Below are the renewal deadline rule, continuing-education (CE) hours, fees, and a direct link to the official renewal page — last verified 2026-06-01. This is an unofficial guide; always confirm the details with the board before you file.

Ohio CNA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	No fixed renewal date; registry eligibility is maintained on a rolling 24-month basis. You stay active by performing paid nursing-related services (at least 7.5 consecutive hours, or 8 hours within a 48-hour period) at least once during each consecutive 24-month period.
CE hours required	12 hours
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Check board
Governing body	Ohio Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry

Go to the official Ohio Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Ohio Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry. review of Ohio Admin Code 3701-17-07.3 / 3701-17-07.1 and ORC 3721.32 (ODH site blocks automated fetch).

Continuing-education requirements for CNAs in Ohio

Ohio does not require classroom CE for registry renewal; instead, employing long-term-care facilities must provide each nurse aide at least 12 hours of formal in-service education each year (which may be web-based). Maintaining active status depends on the 24-month paid-work requirement rather than self-paid CE.

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How to renew your CNA license in Ohio

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Ohio Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry portal.
Complete the required 12 CE hours.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: Ohio calls this credential the State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA); on the registry it is the federal nurse-aide credential equivalent to a CNA. There is no periodic paid license renewal and no renewal fee in the governing rules. If the 24-month paid-work requirement is not met, the aide must requalify by documenting work or completing training and a competency evaluation; facilities may keep employing a lapsed aide for up to four months while requalifying.

CNA license renewal in Ohio: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CNA license in Ohio?

Ohio CNA licenses renew every 24 months. No fixed renewal date; registry eligibility is maintained on a rolling 24-month basis. You stay active by performing paid nursing-related services (at least 7.5 consecutive hours, or 8 hours within a 48-hour period) at least once during each consecutive 24-month period.

How many CE hours are required to renew an CNA license in Ohio?

Approximately 12 continuing-education hours per cycle. Ohio does not require classroom CE for registry renewal; instead, employing long-term-care facilities must provide each nurse aide at least 12 hours of formal in-service education each year (which may be web-based). Maintaining active status depends on the 24-month paid-work requirement rather than self-paid CE. Confirm the current requirement with the Ohio Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry.

Can I renew my Ohio CNA license online?

Check the Ohio Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry for the current renewal method.

What happens if I let my Ohio CNA license expire?

Practicing on an expired license is generally prohibited and can carry penalties. Late or reactivation fees may apply. Contact the Ohio Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry promptly if your license has lapsed.

Renew the same license in another state

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