Certified Nurse Aide Information

North Dakota Certified Nurse Aide

CNA, Online Services and Abuse Investigation

The Health Facilities Unit is designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services as the agency responsible for the registration of certified nursing assistants (CNAs). In addition to maintaining the NA registry, the Unit receives and investigates allegations of abuse in long term care facilities. There are over 17,750 people registered to practice as certified nurse aides in the state of North Dakota.

How To Become a CNA

The Health Facilities Unit reviews and approves the certified nurse aide training programs throughout the state.  

• Certified Nurse Aide Training Programs 
  • Independent CNA Training Programs
• Canidate Handbook
• Online Test Results (Please allow 7-10 Business Days)

For more information contact the CNA Registry at naregistry@nd.gov

North Dakota Regulatory Code

• North Dakota Century Code Chapter 23-4 Nurse Aide Registry
• North Dakota Administrative Code Chapter 33-43-01 Nurse Aide Training, Competency Evaluation, and Registry
• 42 CFR 483 Subpart D Requirements that must be met by States and State Agencies:  Nurse Aide Training, Competency Evaluation, and Paid Feeding Assistants