How to verify CNA license in Illinois
Usually employer needs to verify CNAs certification, but if you are a CNA and wants to confirm your CNA certification status in the state of Illinois, you also can apply to find out. There are multiple methods to check CNAs certification is valid or not.
- First method is to go online and access the website for Illinois registry, “www.idph.state.il.us/nar“
- second method is to email the registry. Email address is DPH.HCWR@Illinois.gov.
- Third method is to submit a written request. Physical address is
Illinois Department of Public Health
Health Care Worker Registry
525 W. Jefferson St., Fourth Floor
Springfield , IL 62761
- Forth method is to call registry’s assistance line at (217) 785-5133, between 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday
How long is CNA certification valid in the state of Illinois
CNA license certificate is valid for 24 consecutive months in the state of Illinois?
How to renew your CNA certificate in Illinois
Most likely you will receive renewal documents from the state board of nursing in time, and you need to reply them in a timely manner. In the state of Illinois the CNA license fee is around $40(approx). In most of the cases the fees is paid by the company you are working for, but it varies from company to company. In case you fail to send forms on time, then you must let your employer know and contact Illinois Department of Public Health at once. There address is below:
535 West Jefferson Street
Springfield, Illinois 62761
Phone 217-785-5133
Fax 217-524-0137
TTY 800-547-0466
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