CNA License Renewal in Pennsylvania (2026)

CNA license renewal in Pennsylvania is handled by the Pennsylvania Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Credentia), 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.

Pennsylvania CNA renewal at a glance

Renewal cycle	24 months
Deadline rule	Registry enrollment must be renewed every 24 months. Enrollment lapses if a nurse aide goes 24 consecutive months or more without performing paid nursing-related work.
CE hours required	See board
Renewal fee	see board (fee not fixed/published)
Online renewal	Yes
Governing body	Pennsylvania Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Credentia)

Go to the official Pennsylvania Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Credentia) renewal page →

Last verified 2026-06-01 from the Pennsylvania Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Credentia). review of PA DOH Nurse Aide pages and Credentia PA registry knowledge base.

Continuing-education requirements for CNAs in Pennsylvania

Renewal is not gated on CE hours; the condition is having worked for pay as a nurse aide for at least one documented day (8 consecutive hours) in an approved facility during the prior 24 months. Self-employed and private-duty work do not count. Federal/employer rules separately require 12 hours of in-service training per year, but that is an employment requirement, not a registry-renewal gate.

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How to renew your CNA license in Pennsylvania

Confirm your renewal deadline and current status on the Pennsylvania Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Credentia) portal.
Submit the renewal application and pay the current fee online.
Keep proof of CE and your renewal confirmation for your records.

Good to know: The registry is run by the PA Department of Health and administered by testing vendor Credentia; renewal is done online via Credentia. No fixed renewal fee is published on official sources, so the fee is left null rather than assumed to be zero. Successful renewal issues a new Registry Card valid for 24 months.

CNA license renewal in Pennsylvania: frequently asked questions

How often do I renew my CNA license in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania CNA licenses renew every 24 months. Registry enrollment must be renewed every 24 months. Enrollment lapses if a nurse aide goes 24 consecutive months or more without performing paid nursing-related work.

Can I renew my Pennsylvania CNA license online?

Yes — Pennsylvania offers online renewal through the Pennsylvania Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry (administered by Credentia). Use the official link on this page.

What happens if I let my Pennsylvania CNA license expire?

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

Renew the same license in another state

All states: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) renewal