Idaho CNA Registry: Verify a Certification
Verify an Idaho certified nurse aide through the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Bureau of Facility Standards, which maintains the registry through Prometric; the official lookup tool is linked above on this page. The Bureau tracks certification status for every nurse aide who has completed training and testing in Idaho, along with any substantiated findings against them. Federal law requires nursing facilities and home health agencies to check this registry before hiring anyone into a nurse aide position, and employers who skip this step risk placing an uncertified or disqualified worker in a resident's care. If you can't complete a search online or need to confirm a result, call the registry directly at (800) 748-2480.
Look up a Idaho nurse aide
The official lookup shows whether a person is listed as an active nurse aide in Idaho, and any finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation on record. It is free and public.
Official link checked 2026-09-01
How to verify a Idaho CNA
Open the official lookup
Use the Idaho lookup above. It is free and public.
Search by full legal name
A certification number narrows the result fastest. Try former or hyphenated last names if nothing comes up.
Read the status and findings
Active means the listing is current. A substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation bars work as a nurse aide.
What the lookup shows
To run a lookup you'll need the aide's full legal name, and trying any former names can help if the current one doesn't turn up a match; the result shows certification status and basic identifying details tied to that record. The registry also records substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of property, and anyone with such a finding cannot be employed as a nurse aide. This is not a full employment or criminal background check, so employers still need their own screening process on top of it.
Idaho registry at a glance
- Run by: Idaho DHW Bureau of Facility Standards (registry via Prometric)
- Phone: (800) 748-2480
- Training: 120 hours, 40 of them clinical
- Federal floor: 75 hours, 16 supervised practical
- Lapse rule: a listing lapses after 24 consecutive months without paid nursing work
- Not included: a registry check is not a criminal background check
What CNAs earn in Idaho
Typical annual CNA pay in Idaho · BLS OES May estimates, 2015 to 2025 · hover a bar for the year-over-year change
BLS OES May 2025 · CNA salary in Idaho by city →
Renewal, lapses, and moving to Idaho
Under federal rules, a nurse aide certification is valid for 24 months and must show qualifying paid nurse aide work within that window to stay active. If a certification lapses without that paid work on record, the aide typically has to retest to regain active status. Aides moving to Idaho from another state go through the registry for reciprocity or endorsement rather than starting training over, but the specific paperwork depends on the aide's home state and how recently they worked. For exact renewal or transfer requirements in your situation, contact the Idaho registry at (800) 748-2480 or through the landing page above.
Keep your certification active
CNA work in Idaho, by the numbers
Idaho employed about 7,910 nurse aides as of BLS May 2025 figures, earning a median wage of $18.58 an hour, or $38,650 a year. That's $3,610 below the national median of $42,260, though Idaho pay has climbed a long way in a decade: the state median sat at $23,690 in 2015, a 63.1% increase over ten years. Idaho also asks more of new aides than the federal floor requires. The state's training program runs 120 hours, split between 80 classroom hours and 40 clinical hours, compared with the federal minimum of 75 hours, including 16 supervised practical hours. Demand isn't slowing down either: the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects about 196,200 nurse aide job openings nationally each year through 2035.
Registries in nearby states
Each state runs its own registry. An aide who worked in another state may be listed there too, and employers must check every state where they believe the aide has worked.
Questions about the Idaho registry
- How do I look up a CNA license in Idaho?
- Use the Prometric registry lookup linked on this page, run by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare's Bureau of Facility Standards. Search by the aide's full legal name to see their current certification status. If the online tool doesn't work or you need to confirm what you find, call the registry directly at (800) 748-2480.
- I passed my CNA exam. How long until I appear on the registry?
- You're added to the registry once your exam results and required paperwork have been processed by the state. How long that takes varies and isn't fixed, so don't be alarmed if you don't see your name right away. If a reasonable amount of time has passed and you still don't appear, call the registry at (800) 748-2480 to check on your status.
- What if I search and can't find someone?
- Try searching with name variants first, including maiden names, hyphenated last names, or a different middle initial, since a small mismatch can hide a real record. Not finding a result doesn't prove someone isn't certified; it may just mean the search terms didn't match. To confirm either way, call the registry directly at (800) 748-2480.
- How often does an Idaho CNA certification need to be renewed?
- A nurse aide certification must be renewed on a 24-month cycle under federal rules, based on documented paid nurse aide work during that period. Idaho's registry tracks this activity, and specific renewal steps can vary depending on individual circumstances. For details on your own renewal, contact the registry at (800) 748-2480.
- How many hours of training does a CNA need in Idaho?
- Idaho requires 120 hours of training to become a certified nurse aide: 80 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of supervised clinical practice. That's well above the federal minimum of 75 hours, which includes at least 16 supervised practical hours. The extra hours mean Idaho-trained aides get more hands-on practice before they're certified.
- How do I update my name or address on the registry?
- Contact the Idaho registry directly at (800) 748-2480 to update your name or address on file. This kind of update is routine, but the exact documentation required, such as proof of a legal name change, is set by the registry itself, so it's best to ask them directly what they need.