Obtaining your CNA certification in Vermont is different than obtaining it in any other state because, each state in the U.S. has its own set of regulations and requirements. In Vermont, the steps for a nurse aide to become a certified nurse aide also known as the licensed nurse aide (LNA) in Vermont are simple. To end up listed on the Vermont Licensed Nurse Aide Registry you need to take CNA classes in Vermont that are approved and accredited by the agency. These are programs that will meet the minimum course hours it takes to be certified.

It may be exciting for you to learn that this gateway career could lead you to greater positions with greater pay in the coming future. Many certified nurse aides move in to positions such as an RN and other professional medical staff positions during their career.

There are as many as 40 approved CNA training programs in Vermont. You will need to enroll and attend the course until completed with satisfactory results. Many of these programs are located in schools and medical training centers but you can find more if you contact the Vermont Department of Professional Regulation for an official list. Federal regulations require that you have a criminal check done prior to attending the course. Also, course materials must contain at least 75 hours of instruction to be separated between classroom hours and work setting teachings as mandated by federal law.

When you have finished your nurse aide training, the next thing you will have to do in order to get your CNA certification in Vermont is to complete the nurse competency exam with a passing score. The exam is taken through D&S Diversified Technologies Headmaster. First, you will need to apply to take the test either by phone, post, or online. There are fees associated with registering, and these will need to be sent in with your application to receive a test date. Read the information carefully that you receive in the agency’s reply.

The day of the test will come sooner than you think, so make sure to stay fresh on the materials you leaned in your CNA training. Show up to the testing site early in order to allow time for showing your photo ID and processing any other documents that were requested. Additional fees may also be asked for at this time, so be prepared.

You will be given 90 minutes to complete the first part of the test which is made up of 72 questions in which you will have to answer at least 80% of them correctly to achieve passing results. The second part is a demonstration of skills test consisting of 5 chosen skills that you will have to perform with accuracy in front of an evaluator. Two of the skills tested will be washing hands and fluid intake or feeding, the rest will be randomly chosen from a set of 20 nurse aide skills. You will have 45 minutes and must pass each skill with an 80% or better to pass the skills part. If successful on both parts of the test, you will able to apply with the Vermont Board of Nursing and become listed as certified on the Licensed Nurse Aide Registry.

Vermont currently has a predicted 13% increase in position openings over the upcoming 6 years for the nurse aide who holds a certification. The average yearly CNA salary in Vermont is reported from the Department of Labor to be $25,740.

For additional information about obtaining your CNA certification in Vermont visit:

Vermont Nurse Aide Registry
Vermont State Board of Nursing
Heritage Building, 81 River Street, Montpelier, VT 05609
Phone: (802) 828-2819, (802) 828-2453, or (802) 828-2396
Fax: (802) 828-2484