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West Virginia CNA Requirements 2026: Hours and Exam

At least 120 clock hours, including at least 55 hours of instructor-supervised clinical practice, over at least four weeks.

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Steps

  1. Choose a state-approved program.
  2. Complete the 120 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. West Virginia: https://ohflac.wvdhhr.org/Content/Resources/NA-Policy_Manual.pdfNon-official
  2. West Virginia registry: https://ohflac.wvdhhr.org/Programs/NA.htmlNon-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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