Kansas CNA Registry
Verify your certification status, check expiration dates, and find renewal information through the official Kansas Nurse Aide Registry.
Visit Official Registry2 years
Renewal Period
At least 8 hours of paid CNA work during the 24-month certification period (cannot be in a doctor's office or clinic)
Work Requirement
Yes
Accepts Reciprocity
Free
Online Lookup
How to Look Up Your Kansas CNA License
Visit the Kansas Nurse Aide Registry
Go to the KDADS Glsuite public lookup at ksdadsv7prod.glsuite.us to access the official Kansas Nurse Aide Registry verification system.
Go to LookupSelect the credential type
Choose Nurse Aide (CNA), Certified Medication Aide (CMA), or Home Health Aide (HHA) from the available certification types.
Enter the CNA's search information
Search by credential number, Social Security number plus date of birth, or by first and last name to locate the certification record.
Review the certification details
View the CNA's current status, expiration date, and any findings of abuse, neglect, or exploitation on record.
About the Kansas Nurse Aide Registry
The Kansas Nurse Aide Registry is maintained by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services (KDADS), specifically the Health Occupations Credentialing section based in Topeka. The registry tracks every CNA, CMA (Certified Medication Aide), and HHA (Home Health Aide) credentialed in Kansas, plus any substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Kansas is one of only a handful of states with a true two-part nurse aide training pathway. After completing Part I (40 hours), an RN can sign off on your Part I task checklist and you become eligible to work in a licensed Kansas adult care home as a Trainee II for up to four months while you finish Part II (50 hours) and pass the Headmaster competency exam. This staged structure lets you earn wages before completing the full 90-hour curriculum.
Federal and state law require employers to verify a CNA's registry status before hiring, and the public lookup at the KDADS Glsuite system lets anyone confirm an aide's current standing by credential number, Social Security number with date of birth, or first and last name. KDADS uses Headmaster LLP (D&SDT) as the exclusive nurse aide testing administrator.
Contact Information
Phone Number
(785) 296-6877Mailing Address
Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services Health Occupations Credentialing 503 S Kansas Ave Topeka, KS 66603-3404
Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM CT
Kansas CNA Testing Information
Testing Vendor
Kansas uses Headmaster LLP (D&SDT) to administer the nurse aide competency evaluation. The exam consists of a written (or oral) knowledge test and a skills demonstration.
Visit Headmaster LLP (D&SDT)Training Requirements
Kansas requires 90 hours, including 45 classroom/lab hours and 45 clinical hours in a licensed Kansas adult care home. Training programs must be approved by the state.
Find Kansas CNA ClassesKansas CNA Renewal Requirements
Renewal Period
Kansas CNA certification is valid for 2 years from the date of initial certification or last renewal.
Work Requirement
You must perform at least At least 8 hours of paid CNA work during the 24-month certification period (cannot be in a doctor's office or clinic) 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
How do I renew my Kansas CNA certification?
Kansas CNA certification must be renewed every 2 years through KDADS. You must have completed at least 8 hours of paid CNA work during the 24-month certification period — and those 8 hours cannot be in a doctor's office or clinic. Submit the Employment Verification Form to KDADS Health Occupations Credentialing along with the renewal fee (approximately $135 for a standard paper renewal).
How do I look up a Kansas CNA's certification?
Visit the Kansas Nurse Aide Registry public lookup at ksdadsv7prod.glsuite.us/glsuiteweb/clients/ksdads/public/CertificationVerification.aspx. You can search by credential number, Social Security number with date of birth, or by first and last name. The registry shows current status, expiration date, and any findings on record. KDADS updates the public system as new actions are processed.
Can I transfer my CNA certification to Kansas from another state?
Yes. Submit the KDADS Interstate Application with verification of your current state certification, supporting documentation, and the $20 fee. Most reciprocity applicants must still pass the Kansas Nurse Aide exam through Headmaster to be added to the Kansas Nurse Aide Registry. Processing typically takes 4-6 weeks once a complete application is received.
What testing vendor does Kansas use for the CNA exam?
Kansas contracts exclusively with Headmaster LLP (D&SDT) for the nurse aide competency exam, scheduled through the TestMaster Universe (TMU) platform. You will not test through Prometric, Credentia, or Pearson VUE in Kansas. The KDADS testing fee is $20 plus Headmaster site charges that vary by location.
What is a Trainee II in Kansas?
After completing Part I (40 hours) of an approved Kansas nurse aide course and having an RN sign your Part I NATCEP Task Checklist, you can be employed in a licensed Kansas adult care home as a Trainee II for up to four months. During that time you must complete Part II (50 hours) and pass the Headmaster competency exam, otherwise you lose Trainee II eligibility and cannot continue working.
How do I update my name or address on the Kansas Nurse Aide Registry?
Contact KDADS Health Occupations Credentialing at (785) 296-6877 or [email protected] to update your information. Name changes require supporting legal documentation such as a marriage certificate or court order. Updates typically process within 2-4 weeks. Keeping your address current is important because KDADS uses it to send renewal reminders and disciplinary notices.
Kansas CNA Refresher Topics
Whether you are preparing to renew your Kansas certification, brushing up before returning to work, or studying for the Kansas 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 Kansas CNA returning to active status.
Infection Control
Standard precautions, PPE protocols, and transmission-based precautions for Kansas nurse aides working with vulnerable residents.
Safety & Emergencies
Fall prevention, RACE/PASS fire response, choking, and CPR — heavily tested on Kansas CNA reinstatement exams.
Personal Care & Elimination
Bathing, peri-care, toileting, and incontinence management procedures used daily by Kansas CNAs in long-term care.
Dementia & Cognitive Care
Validation therapy, sundowning, and de-escalation techniques for working with cognitively impaired residents in Kansas.
Body Systems & Conditions
Recognizing strokes (FAST), hypoglycemia, pressure injuries, and CHF — essential clinical knowledge for active Kansas CNAs.
Legal & Ethical Issues
Scope of practice, negligence, mandatory reporting, and professional boundaries — review essentials for any Kansas CNA renewing certification.
Communication & SBAR
SBAR handoff, therapeutic responses, and adaptations for hearing- or vision-impaired residents — practical refreshers for Kansas CNAs.
Data Collection & Reporting
Objective vs subjective documentation, pain scales, and what to report immediately — refresh the rules used daily by Kansas CNAs.
End-of-Life Care
Hospice vs palliative care, recognizing signs of approaching death, and postmortem care — for Kansas CNAs in long-term care settings.
Becoming a CNA in Kansas?
See the step-by-step requirements to become a CNA in Kansas, find approved training programs, or access free study materials.