Vermont CNA Registry
Verify your certification status, check expiration dates, and find renewal information through the official Vermont Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) Registry.
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Renewal Period
At least 400 hours (approximately 50 days) of paid LNA practice under licensed nurse supervision in the prior 24 months
Work Requirement
Yes
Accepts Reciprocity
Free
Online Lookup
How to Look Up Your Vermont CNA License
Open the Vermont OPR Find a Professional portal
Navigate to sos.vermont.gov/opr/find-a-professional/ in any web browser. The portal is public, free, and available 24/7. It covers all OPR-regulated professions including LNA, RN, LPN, and APRN.
Select Licensed Nursing Assistant from the profession list
From the Profession dropdown, select Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA). This limits the search to Vermont LNA records only and excludes RNs, LPNs, and other healthcare professions.
Enter the LNA's name or license number
Type the licensee's last name, first name, license number, or a combination. Partial name searches are supported but return broader results.
Review the license status and document the check
The result page shows current status (Active, Inactive, Lapsed, Suspended, or Revoked), original license issue date, expiration date, and any final board orders. Save or print the verification page for your personnel file as documentation of the pre-employment registry check required by federal regulation.
About the Vermont Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) Registry
The Vermont Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) Registry is operated by the Board of Nursing within the Office of Professional Regulation (OPR), part of the Vermont Secretary of State's Office. Because Vermont licenses (rather than certifies) its nurse aides, the registry doubles as a professional license database with full disciplinary jurisdiction under 26 V.S.A. Chapter 28-distinct from most CNA registries, which only track training and testing.
Vermont's registry is unusual for two reasons. First, it requires a robust 400 hours of paid LNA practice every two years to renew-among the most stringent work-hour requirements in the country. Second, the Vermont Division of Licensing and Protection (DLP) in the Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living serves as the federally designated state survey agency that maintains the CMS-required findings list, working in close coordination with OPR.
Competency testing is contracted to Excel Testing of Vermont, a D&SDT-Headmaster affiliate. Excel Testing reports passing scores directly to OPR for license issuance, with new LNAs typically appearing on the OPR Find a Professional public lookup within 2 to 4 weeks after their application, $80 license fee, and VCIC background check are on file.
Contact Information
Official Website
https://sos.vermont.gov/nursing/Phone Number
(802) 828-2363Mailing Address
Vermont Office of Professional Regulation\nBoard of Nursing\nOffice of the Secretary of State\n89 Main Street, 3rd Floor\nMontpelier, VT 05620-3402
Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m. ET
Vermont CNA Testing Information
Testing Vendor
Vermont uses Excel Testing (Vermont D&SDT-Headmaster affiliate) to administer the nurse aide competency evaluation. The exam consists of a written (or oral) knowledge test and a skills demonstration.
Visit Excel Testing (Vermont D&SDT-Headmaster affiliate)Training Requirements
Vermont requires 80 hours, including at least 20 hours of supervised clinical practice. Training programs must be approved by the state.
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Renewal Period
Vermont 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 400 hours (approximately 50 days) of paid LNA practice under licensed nurse supervision in the prior 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 look up a Vermont LNA's license?
Use the OPR Find a Professional portal at sos.vermont.gov/opr/find-a-professional/. Select Licensed Nursing Assistant from the profession dropdown and enter the LNA's name or license number. The result shows status, expiration date, original issue date, and any board orders. The portal is also available 24/7 and is free to use.
Why does Vermont require 400 hours of work for LNA renewal?
The Board of Nursing established the 400-hour requirement (about 50 days) to ensure that each LNA maintains current clinical proficiency between renewal cycles. The threshold is much higher than the federal 8-hour minimum used in most states. If you do not meet 400 hours of paid practice in the prior 24 months, you must retake the Excel Testing competency exam to reinstate.
Does the Vermont registry differ from the Nurse Aide Findings List?
Yes. The OPR LNA Registry handles individual licensure and disciplinary actions under 26 V.S.A. Chapter 28. Separately, the Vermont Division of Licensing and Protection (DLP) maintains the federally required Nurse Aide Findings List under 42 CFR 483.156. Substantiated abuse, neglect, or misappropriation findings appear in both systems and are reported to the federal CMS Nurse Aide Registry Identifier.
Who administers the Vermont LNA competency exam?
Excel Testing of Vermont, operating as the state's D&SDT-Headmaster affiliate, is the OPR-contracted testing vendor. Excel Testing manages both the knowledge test (written or oral) and the in-person skills evaluation, with regional test sites at hospitals, technical centers, and partner training programs across Vermont.
How does the Vermont registry handle out-of-state CNAs?
OPR accepts endorsement from CNAs in good standing on another state's registry whose training totaled at least 75 hours and included a CMS-compliant competency exam. Apply directly through sos.vermont.gov/nursing/apply-renew, submit fingerprints through VCIC, and pay the $80 license fee. Once endorsed, you must meet Vermont's 400-hour biennial work requirement to keep the LNA license active.
How long does it take to be added to the Vermont LNA registry?
Most candidates appear on the OPR Find a Professional portal within 2 to 4 weeks after their complete application, $80 fee, Excel Testing score reports, and VCIC fingerprint clearance are on file. Excel Testing reports passing scores directly to OPR, which eliminates the need for candidates to forward paper score reports.
Vermont CNA Refresher Topics
Whether you are preparing to renew your Vermont certification, brushing up before returning to work, or studying for the Vermont Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) 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 Vermont CNA returning to active status.
Infection Control
Standard precautions, PPE protocols, and transmission-based precautions for Vermont nurse aides working with vulnerable residents.
Safety & Emergencies
Fall prevention, RACE/PASS fire response, choking, and CPR — heavily tested on Vermont CNA reinstatement exams.
Personal Care & Elimination
Bathing, peri-care, toileting, and incontinence management procedures used daily by Vermont CNAs in long-term care.
Dementia & Cognitive Care
Validation therapy, sundowning, and de-escalation techniques for working with cognitively impaired residents in Vermont.
Body Systems & Conditions
Recognizing strokes (FAST), hypoglycemia, pressure injuries, and CHF — essential clinical knowledge for active Vermont CNAs.
Legal & Ethical Issues
Scope of practice, negligence, mandatory reporting, and professional boundaries — review essentials for any Vermont CNA renewing certification.
Communication & SBAR
SBAR handoff, therapeutic responses, and adaptations for hearing- or vision-impaired residents — practical refreshers for Vermont CNAs.
Data Collection & Reporting
Objective vs subjective documentation, pain scales, and what to report immediately — refresh the rules used daily by Vermont CNAs.
End-of-Life Care
Hospice vs palliative care, recognizing signs of approaching death, and postmortem care — for Vermont CNAs in long-term care settings.
Becoming a CNA in Vermont?
See the step-by-step requirements to become a CNA in Vermont, find approved training programs, or access free study materials.