Title: Explain nurse aide certification requirements and responsibilities.
Course: Nurse Aide I Condensed (14051-I-A) > Section: Becoming Oriented to the Nurse Aide Program

Explanation should include

- obtaining the Credentia Virginia Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook (January 2024)
- completing an application for certification
- renewing one’s license through the Virginia Board of Nursing website
- completing an approved nurse aide education program of 140 hours, to include at least 40 hours of direct client care and at least 20 hours in a skills lab
- meeting the requirements for certification through examination by the Virginia Board of Nursing.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why is it important to enroll in an approved program?
- Why is it important to understand the requirements for the CNA program?
- What steps should one take to apply for the CNA exam?
- What issues may delay the application process?