Oklahoma CNA Registry
Verify your certification status, check expiration dates, and find renewal information through the official Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry (NAR).
Visit Official Registry2 years
Renewal Period
At least 8 hours of compensated nursing or health-related services during the previous 24 months
Work Requirement
Yes
Accepts Reciprocity
Free
Online Lookup
How to Look Up Your Oklahoma CNA License
Open the OSDH Nurse Aide Registry Search
Go to phin.state.ok.us/narswbsearch in any web browser. This is the official public-facing search hosted by the Oklahoma State Department of Health and is available 24/7 with no login required.
Enter the aide's name or registry number
Type the Long Term Care Aide's first and last name (or registry number) into the search form. Partial matches are supported. You can refine the search using city or county for common names.
Review certification status and findings
The result page shows current registry status (active, expired, lapsed, or with substantiated findings), certificate number, original certification date, expiration date, and any abuse, neglect, or misappropriation findings posted by OSDH.
Contact OSDH NAR for additional verification
For employer pre-hire verification or details that are not shown on the public search, call the OSDH Nurse Aide Registry at (405) 426-8150 or email [email protected] between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Time, Monday through Friday.
About the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry (NAR)
The Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry (NAR), managed by the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) Long Term Care Service, is the official database of certified Long Term Care Aides eligible to work in licensed nursing facilities, ICFs/IID, and other long-term care settings across Oklahoma. The registry records certification status, training history, employment eligibility, and any substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property.
Unlike most states, Oklahoma accepts results from three different OSDH-approved testing vendors - D&SDT-Headmaster (the most widely used), Prometric, and the Health Certification Project (HCP). Once a vendor reports a passing score on both the knowledge and skills evaluation, OSDH adds the candidate to the NAR automatically and posts their status publicly at phin.state.ok.us/narswbsearch.
OSDH staff handle reciprocity applications, renewal questions, and disciplinary inquiries Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Central Time at (405) 426-8150 or [email protected]. Renewal applications and reciprocity packets are mailed to the Nurse Aide Registry at PO Box 268816, Oklahoma City, OK 73126-8816.
Contact Information
Official Website
https://oklahoma.gov/health/services/licensing-inspections/health-resources-development-service/nurse-aide-registry.htmlPhone Number
(405) 426-8150Mailing Address
Oklahoma State Department of Health\nNurse Aide Registry\nPO Box 268816\nOklahoma City, OK 73126-8816
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Central Time
Oklahoma CNA Testing Information
Testing Vendor
Oklahoma uses D&SDT-Headmaster to administer the nurse aide competency evaluation. The exam consists of a written (or oral) knowledge test and a skills demonstration.
Visit D&SDT-HeadmasterTraining Requirements
Oklahoma requires 75 hours, including 16 hours of supervised clinical practice. Training programs must be approved by the state.
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Renewal Period
Oklahoma 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 compensated nursing or health-related services during the previous 24 months 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 verify an Oklahoma CNA license?
Go to phin.state.ok.us/narswbsearch (the OSDH Nurse Aide Registry Search). Enter the aide's first and last name, or registry number. The free public search returns current status, certification number, expiration date, and any substantiated abuse/neglect or misappropriation findings. It is available 24/7.
How often must Oklahoma CNAs renew?
Every 24 months. To renew, you must document at least 8 hours of compensated nursing or health-related services during the previous 24-month certification period. Renewal applications are submitted to the OSDH Nurse Aide Registry. There is no continuing-education hours requirement for renewal, although employers are required to provide annual in-service training.
Which testing vendor's results does Oklahoma accept?
Oklahoma is unusual in accepting results from three OSDH-approved vendors: D&SDT-Headmaster (the most common, via hdmaster.com), Prometric, and the Health Certification Project (HCP). All three test the same NNAAP-aligned knowledge and skills content and submit passing results directly to the OSDH Nurse Aide Registry for automatic registry placement.
Does Oklahoma accept out-of-state CNA reciprocity?
Yes. CNAs in good standing on another state's nurse aide registry can apply for reciprocity by submitting the NAR-RECIP application along with proof of current certification and at least 8 hours of paid nursing-related work in the past 24 months. OSDH verifies your status directly with your home state's registry and adds you to the Oklahoma NAR without requiring you to retake the competency exam.
What can result in being removed from the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry?
Under OAC 310:677, OSDH can post substantiated findings of resident abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property on a CNA's NAR record. Such findings remain on the registry permanently per federal OBRA rules, and the CNA may not legally work in any licensed long-term care facility. Certification lapse for failure to renew or to work the required 8 hours also makes the CNA ineligible until they reinstate or retest.
How do I contact the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry?
Call (405) 426-8150 or email [email protected]. Mail correspondence goes to Oklahoma State Department of Health, Nurse Aide Registry, PO Box 268816, Oklahoma City, OK 73126-8816. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The fax number is (405) 900-7572.
Oklahoma CNA Refresher Topics
Whether you are preparing to renew your Oklahoma certification, brushing up before returning to work, or studying for the Oklahoma Nurse Aide Registry (NAR) 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 Oklahoma CNA returning to active status.
Infection Control
Standard precautions, PPE protocols, and transmission-based precautions for Oklahoma nurse aides working with vulnerable residents.
Safety & Emergencies
Fall prevention, RACE/PASS fire response, choking, and CPR — heavily tested on Oklahoma CNA reinstatement exams.
Personal Care & Elimination
Bathing, peri-care, toileting, and incontinence management procedures used daily by Oklahoma CNAs in long-term care.
Dementia & Cognitive Care
Validation therapy, sundowning, and de-escalation techniques for working with cognitively impaired residents in Oklahoma.
Body Systems & Conditions
Recognizing strokes (FAST), hypoglycemia, pressure injuries, and CHF — essential clinical knowledge for active Oklahoma CNAs.
Legal & Ethical Issues
Scope of practice, negligence, mandatory reporting, and professional boundaries — review essentials for any Oklahoma CNA renewing certification.
Communication & SBAR
SBAR handoff, therapeutic responses, and adaptations for hearing- or vision-impaired residents — practical refreshers for Oklahoma CNAs.
Data Collection & Reporting
Objective vs subjective documentation, pain scales, and what to report immediately — refresh the rules used daily by Oklahoma CNAs.
End-of-Life Care
Hospice vs palliative care, recognizing signs of approaching death, and postmortem care — for Oklahoma CNAs in long-term care settings.
Becoming a CNA in Oklahoma?
See the step-by-step requirements to become a CNA in Oklahoma, find approved training programs, or access free study materials.