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New York CNA Requirements 2026: Hours and Exam

A state-approved nursing home (RHCF) nurse aide training program of at least 100 hours, then the state competency exam to be listed on the NYS Nurse Aide Registry (10 NYCRR 415.26).

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Steps

  1. Choose a state-approved program.
  2. Complete the 100 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. New York: https://health.ny.gov/professionals/home_care/docs/hhatp_guideOfficial
  2. New York registry: https://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/home_care/Official
  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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