Connecticut CNA Registry
Verify your certification status, check expiration dates, and find renewal information through the official Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry.
Visit Official Registry24 months
Renewal Period
At least one 8-hour paid shift as a CNA or in a position providing direct personal or nursing care during each 24-month certification cycle
Work Requirement
Yes
Accepts Reciprocity
Free
Online Lookup
How to Look Up Your Connecticut CNA License
Open the Prometric Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry
Navigate to the official lookup at registry.prometric.com/publicCT. Prometric operates this site under contract with the Connecticut Department of Public Health and it is the only authoritative source for Connecticut CNA verification.
Enter the CNA's name or registry number
Search by last name, by first and last name, or directly by Connecticut CNA registry number if you have it. You can also narrow the search using date of birth to disambiguate common names.
Review the registry record
The results page shows the CNA's full name, registry number, certification status (active or expired), original certification date, and renewal expiration date. Any substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation are also listed here.
Contact DPH or Prometric for follow-up
If the record looks incorrect or you need additional documentation, call Prometric's Connecticut customer service line at (866) 499-7485 (Monday-Friday, 8 AM-6 PM ET) for exam and registry processing questions, or call the Connecticut DPH Nurse's Aide Registry at (860) 509-7603 (Option 1) for policy and certification questions.
About the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry
The Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry is the official state record of every CNA eligible to work in a Connecticut nursing facility, chronic disease hospital, rest home with nursing supervision, home health agency, hospice program, or hospital. The registry is owned by the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) through its Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section, and is operated under contract by Prometric, which also delivers the state's two-part competency exam and processes initial certifications, renewals, and reciprocity applications.
Public verification is available through Prometric at registry.prometric.com/publicCT, where anyone can confirm a CNA's name, registry number, certification status, expiration date, and any substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation. Connecticut's 100-hour training requirement (25 hours above the federal minimum) and 75% written-exam passing standard mean that aides on the registry have completed more rigorous preparation than in many other states.
Renewal in Connecticut is free and occurs every 24 months, but requires documentation of at least one 8-hour paid shift in a direct-care role during the certification cycle. Reciprocity from other states is handled through DPH's 'Route 7' pathway, which costs $55 and requires verification of active out-of-state certification with no findings. Policy questions can be directed to DPH at (860) 509-7603 (Option 1) and Prometric handles all exam-related and registry processing inquiries at (866) 499-7485.
Contact Information
Official Website
https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/nurseaide/nurse-aide-registrationPhone Number
(860) 509-7603Mailing Address
Connecticut Department of Public Health\nPractitioner Licensing and Investigations Section\nNurse Aide Registry\n410 Capitol Avenue, MS#12APP\nP.O. Box 340308\nHartford, CT 06134-0308
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Eastern Time (DPH) and 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM ET (Prometric CT customer service)
Connecticut CNA Testing Information
Testing Vendor
Connecticut uses Prometric to administer the nurse aide competency evaluation. The exam consists of a written (or oral) knowledge test and a skills demonstration.
Visit PrometricTraining Requirements
Connecticut requires 100 hours minimum, including 25 hours of supervised clinical practice (with at least 16 pre-clinical foundational hours). Training programs must be approved by the state.
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Renewal Period
Connecticut CNA certification is valid for 24 months from the date of initial certification or last renewal.
Work Requirement
You must perform at least At least one 8-hour paid shift as a CNA or in a position providing direct personal or nursing care during each 24-month certification cycle during your certification period to be eligible for renewal.
Employer Verification
Your employer verifies your work hours directly through the registry system. Keep your contact information current with your employer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I verify a Connecticut CNA?
Use the official Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry public lookup at registry.prometric.com/publicCT. The registry is operated by Prometric on behalf of the Connecticut Department of Public Health. You can search by last name or by Connecticut CNA registry number. The lookup is free, public, and available 24/7, and is the authoritative source for confirming a CNA's certification status.
Who maintains the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry?
The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH), through its Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section, owns the registry. Day-to-day operations — applications, renewals, reciprocity, and public lookup — are handled under contract by Prometric. For policy and investigation questions, contact DPH at (860) 509-7603 (Option 1). For exam, registry processing, or technical questions, contact Prometric at (866) 499-7485.
What information appears on the Connecticut registry lookup?
An active Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry entry displays the CNA's full name, registry number, certification status, original certification date, and renewal expiration date. The record also notes any substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property under federal OBRA-87 reporting rules. Inactive or expired records show the same data with the appropriate status flag.
How do I renew my Connecticut CNA certification?
Connecticut CNAs renew every 24 months at no cost. To qualify for renewal, your employer must complete and submit DPH's Employment Verification Form documenting at least one 8-hour paid shift as a CNA or in a position providing direct personal or nursing care during the prior certification cycle. If your certificate lapses, you must take a DPH-approved refresher course or retake the full 100-hour training program and pass the Prometric exam again.
Can I transfer my out-of-state CNA license to Connecticut?
Yes. Connecticut accepts out-of-state CNAs through its 'Route 7' (Reciprocity) pathway. Apply directly with DPH, submit verification of active certification from your home state's nurse aide registry, and pay the $55 reciprocity fee. You must be in good standing with no findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation. No Prometric exam is required unless your original training was below Connecticut's 100-hour minimum, in which case DPH may require additional testing or training.
How quickly will a passing exam appear on the Connecticut registry?
Prometric reports passing scores to DPH electronically and most newly certified CNAs appear on the public Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry within several business days of passing both portions of the exam. There is no separate initial certification fee. If your record does not appear within two weeks, call Prometric's Connecticut customer service line at (866) 499-7485 or email [email protected].
Connecticut CNA Refresher Topics
Whether you are preparing to renew your Connecticut certification, brushing up before returning to work, or studying for the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry reinstatement exam, these free guides cover the topics most commonly tested:
Patient Rights & HIPAA
OBRA '87 resident rights, mandatory reporting, advance directives — essential for any Connecticut CNA returning to active status.
Infection Control
Standard precautions, PPE protocols, and transmission-based precautions for Connecticut nurse aides working with vulnerable residents.
Safety & Emergencies
Fall prevention, RACE/PASS fire response, choking, and CPR — heavily tested on Connecticut CNA reinstatement exams.
Personal Care & Elimination
Bathing, peri-care, toileting, and incontinence management procedures used daily by Connecticut CNAs in long-term care.
Dementia & Cognitive Care
Validation therapy, sundowning, and de-escalation techniques for working with cognitively impaired residents in Connecticut.
Body Systems & Conditions
Recognizing strokes (FAST), hypoglycemia, pressure injuries, and CHF — essential clinical knowledge for active Connecticut CNAs.
Legal & Ethical Issues
Scope of practice, negligence, mandatory reporting, and professional boundaries — review essentials for any Connecticut CNA renewing certification.
Communication & SBAR
SBAR handoff, therapeutic responses, and adaptations for hearing- or vision-impaired residents — practical refreshers for Connecticut CNAs.
Data Collection & Reporting
Objective vs subjective documentation, pain scales, and what to report immediately — refresh the rules used daily by Connecticut CNAs.
End-of-Life Care
Hospice vs palliative care, recognizing signs of approaching death, and postmortem care — for Connecticut CNAs in long-term care settings.
Becoming a CNA in Connecticut?
See the step-by-step requirements to become a CNA in Connecticut, find approved training programs, or access free study materials.