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Iowa CNA Requirements 2026: Hours and Exam

At least 75 clock hours: 30 hours of theory, 16 hours of face-to-face lab and 30 hours of supervised face-to-face clinical training. The first 16 hours come before resident contact.

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Steps

  1. Choose a state-approved program.
  2. Complete the 75 hours.
  3. Pass the state exam.
  4. Get listed on the state registry

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Checked 2026-10-22. HHA and PCA state requirements: pending.

Sources

  1. Iowa: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/iac/rule/02-05-2025.441.81.16.pdfOfficial
  2. Iowa registry: https://dial.iowa.gov/licenses/health-professions/cnasOfficial
  3. 42 CFR 483.152: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-42/chapter-IV/subchapter-G/part-483/subpart-D/section-483.152Official

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