Healthcare - CNA Recertification

For Current CNAs

(.5 Credit) If you have not been employed as a CNA for a continuous 24 months, then you may be eligible to recertify. Class includes classroom time and an additional meeting with the instructor at a facility for multi-skills evaluation.

Eligibility to Recertify:
 

PRIOR to registering for class these steps MUST be followed: (This is a Southern Illinois University website and the class is through Rock Valley College)

1. Complete form online
    
2. AFTER completing online form call (877) 262-9259 and provide name and Social Security number
   
   a. Upon completion of a search of the Registry by SIU to verify your eligibility to recertify, you will receive an email from SIU containing a letter, a performance skills book, the manual skills form and instructional page on how to use the online registration program.
    
3. Register for recertification class with Rock Valley College Continuing Education Office – in person only. You MUST bring a copy of your recertification letter for our files.
    

IDPH requires participants to have a valid finger print criminal background check prior to taking this class, referred to as a FEE APP. If you have not completed a finger print criminal background check call (815) 921-3905, Continuing Education Manager for verification and for further steps.

You may NOT register to test until after completing the recertification class (additional fee of $67). Test dates will be available once you have access to your account (Step 2a).