Indiana CNA Registry
Verify your certification status, check expiration dates, and find renewal information through the official Indiana Nurse Aide Registry (Indiana Aides Registry).
Visit Official Registry24 months
Renewal Period
At least 8 hours of paid nursing-related duties during every 24-month period
Work Requirement
Yes
Accepts Reciprocity
Free
Online Lookup
How to Look Up Your Indiana CNA License
Open the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency e-verification
Navigate to mylicense.in.gov/everification. This is the official Indiana Professional Licensing Agency tool that pulls real-time data from the Indiana Aides Registry maintained by the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH).
Select the correct aide license type
Choose 'Nurse Aide' (CNA), 'Home Health Aide' (HHA), or 'Qualified Medication Aide' (QMA) depending on which credential you are verifying. The Indiana Aides Registry covers all three categories and using the wrong type will return no results.
Search by name or registry number
Enter the aide's last name and first name, or enter the registry number directly. You can also filter by city to narrow common names. Click Search to display the matching record.
Review status and any findings
The result page shows the aide's name, registry number, current status (Active, Expired, or Finding), original certification date, and expiration date. A status of Finding means the aide is permanently prohibited from working as a CNA, QMA, or HHA in Indiana. For follow-up questions, contact IDOH at [email protected] or (317) 233-1325.
About the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry (Indiana Aides Registry)
The Indiana Nurse Aide Registry — officially called the Indiana Aides Registry — is the state's official record of CNAs, Qualified Medication Aides (QMAs), and Home Health Aides (HHAs) eligible to work in Indiana. It is maintained by the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), formerly the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), through its Long Term Care division. All registry entries — including new certifications, renewals, expirations, and findings — flow through IDOH's contractor relationship with Ivy Tech Community College, which handles applications, exam scheduling, and competency testing.
Public verification of an Indiana CNA's status is available through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency at mylicense.in.gov/everification. The registry displays whether an aide's status is Active (meeting all requirements and eligible to work), Expired (ineligible until renewed), or Finding (prohibited from working as a CNA, QMA, or HHA due to substantiated abuse, neglect, or misappropriation). The 105-hour training requirement and 80% written-exam passing standard mean Indiana CNAs are among the most clinically prepared in the country.
Renewal occurs every 24 months and requires documentation of at least 8 hours of paid nursing-related work. Reciprocity from other state registries is processed through Ivy Tech with a $65 fee, though IDOH may require the written portion of the Indiana exam if your original training was below 105 hours. For registry and certification questions, the primary contacts are [email protected] for status questions, [email protected] for training program questions, and [email protected] for disciplinary matters.
Contact Information
Official Website
https://www.in.gov/health/ltc/aide-training-and-certification/Phone Number
(317) 233-1325Mailing Address
Indiana Department of Health\nAides Training Program\n2 North Meridian Street, #4B\nIndianapolis, IN 46204
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 8:15 AM - 4:45 PM Eastern Time
Indiana CNA Testing Information
Testing Vendor
Indiana uses Ivy Tech Community College (state contractor) using HeadMaster / D&SDT testing materials to administer the nurse aide competency evaluation. The exam consists of a written (or oral) knowledge test and a skills demonstration.
Visit Ivy Tech Community College (state contractor) using HeadMaster / D&SDT testing materialsTraining Requirements
Indiana requires 105 hours minimum (30 hours classroom + 75 hours clinical). Training programs must be approved by the state.
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Renewal Period
Indiana 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 8 hours of paid nursing-related duties during every 24-month period 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 an Indiana CNA?
Use the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency e-verification tool at mylicense.in.gov/everification. Select the appropriate license type (Nurse Aide, Home Health Aide, or QMA), then search by name or registry number. The lookup is free, public, and available 24/7. It pulls real-time data from the Indiana Aides Registry maintained by the Indiana Department of Health (IDOH).
Who maintains the Indiana Aides Registry?
The Indiana Department of Health (IDOH), formerly the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), through its Long Term Care division. IDOH contracts with Ivy Tech Community College to handle all CNA application processing, exam scheduling, and competency testing on behalf of the state. The registry record itself, however, remains with IDOH and is published through the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency.
What do the registry statuses mean?
Active means the aide has met all requirements and is eligible to be employed as a CNA, QMA, or HHA in Indiana. Expired means the aide failed to renew within the 24-month window and is ineligible to work until renewal is completed. Finding means the aide has a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation and is permanently prohibited from working in any of the three aide roles in Indiana.
How long after passing the exam will I appear on the Indiana registry?
Processing time after passing both portions of the Ivy Tech competency exam is typically up to 90 days. Once Ivy Tech reports passing scores to IDOH, your name is added to the official Indiana Aides Registry and your status becomes Active. If your record does not appear within 90 days, email [email protected] or call (317) 233-1325 to follow up.
How do I renew my Indiana CNA certification?
Indiana CNAs renew every 24 months by submitting State Form 49937 (Nurse Aide Registry CNA Renewal) to IDOH. You must document at least 8 hours of paid nursing-related duties during the previous 24 months. If your status has already expired, you must retake the full 105-hour training program and pass the Ivy Tech competency exam again — Indiana does not offer a refresher-only pathway for expired certifications.
Can I transfer my CNA license from another state to Indiana?
Yes. Indiana offers reciprocity for nurse aides currently active and in good standing on another state's registry. Apply through Ivy Tech with a $65 processing fee, a copy of your current out-of-state certification showing registry number and expiration, and (if your registry was certified more than two years ago) an employer letter verifying at least one 8-hour shift in the past 24 months. IDOH may require you to take the written portion of the Indiana exam if your original training was less than 105 hours.
Indiana CNA Refresher Topics
Whether you are preparing to renew your Indiana certification, brushing up before returning to work, or studying for the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry (Indiana Aides 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 Indiana CNA returning to active status.
Infection Control
Standard precautions, PPE protocols, and transmission-based precautions for Indiana nurse aides working with vulnerable residents.
Safety & Emergencies
Fall prevention, RACE/PASS fire response, choking, and CPR — heavily tested on Indiana CNA reinstatement exams.
Personal Care & Elimination
Bathing, peri-care, toileting, and incontinence management procedures used daily by Indiana CNAs in long-term care.
Dementia & Cognitive Care
Validation therapy, sundowning, and de-escalation techniques for working with cognitively impaired residents in Indiana.
Body Systems & Conditions
Recognizing strokes (FAST), hypoglycemia, pressure injuries, and CHF — essential clinical knowledge for active Indiana CNAs.
Legal & Ethical Issues
Scope of practice, negligence, mandatory reporting, and professional boundaries — review essentials for any Indiana CNA renewing certification.
Communication & SBAR
SBAR handoff, therapeutic responses, and adaptations for hearing- or vision-impaired residents — practical refreshers for Indiana CNAs.
Data Collection & Reporting
Objective vs subjective documentation, pain scales, and what to report immediately — refresh the rules used daily by Indiana CNAs.
End-of-Life Care
Hospice vs palliative care, recognizing signs of approaching death, and postmortem care — for Indiana CNAs in long-term care settings.
Becoming a CNA in Indiana?
See the step-by-step requirements to become a CNA in Indiana, find approved training programs, or access free study materials.