CNA Registry in Maine

The Maine Department of Health & Human Services Division of Licensing & Regulatory Services is responsible for maintaining the CNA registry in Maine. The division registers, licenses and regulates nurse aides, home health aides and personal care assistants in the state. It also investigates complaints against these workers and oversees their training and competency verification programs.

CNA License Requirements in Maine

CNAs in Maine are required to complete an approved CNA training program and pass the board exam. There are several approved programs in the state, so you should be able to find one that fits your schedule and budget. The board exam is administered by Prometric and covers topics such as basic nursing concepts, patient care, communication, and safety. After passing the exam, you will be able to work as a CNA in a long-term care facility or hospital.

To find out more about Maine’s CNA program requirements, visit our this page.

How to Renew CNA License in Maine?

You must renew your certification every 2 years. To renew your CNA license in Maine, you must complete a renewal application and submit it to the Department of Health and Human Services. Your renewal form will be sent to you 45 to 60 days prior to your expiration date. You must also provide proof of completion of at least 8 hours of continuing education since your last certification renewal.

Renewal Requirements	Minimum 8 hours of paid work within 24 months
Validation	24 Months
Time Required	Two to Three Weeks

Request for Renewal Form Online

How to Verify CNA License in Maine?

The process of verifying a CNA license in Maine can be done online. First, the individual would need to visit the Maine registry website. Once on the website, they would need to click on the “Verify a License” link, which is located on the right-hand side of the page.

On the following page, there will be a number of fields that need to be filled out in order to verify the license. The first field is for the department. The second field asks for the agency. The third field requests the regulator of your license. The fourth and fifth field asks for the first and last name of license holder. The sixth field is for their license number. After all of this information has been entered, hit “Search.

Maine CNA License Online Verification

Transferring a Out of State CNA License to Maine

Any out-of-state certified nurse assistant who has completed a training program of at least 100 hours and is registered with the state boards in the state they are applying to can take the bridge certification exam instead of retraining and retaking the competency exam. The person must have worked 32 hours or more per week during 3 years in a row within the past 5 years before applying to be able to do this.

For more information, visit the Maine CNA registry.