How to become a CNA in Oregon.
Oregon requires 105 hours of nurse aide training, including 40 hours of supervised clinical practice. Then you pass the state exam through Headmaster and get listed on the nurse aide registry.
- 105
- Training hours
- 40
- Clinical hours
- $106
- Exam fee
- 41
- Programs
Step by step
Five steps to your Oregon certification
- 1
Meet the entry requirements
National fingerprint-based background check (OAR 851-001-0115) through Fieldprint, plus disclosure questions on the OSBN application Most programs also ask for photo ID, a TB test, and proof of immunizations.
- 2
Finish a state approved training program
Oregon requires 105 training hours, including 40 hours of supervised clinical work. Only programs approved by the state qualify you for the exam.
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Pass the state competency exam
The exam has a written or oral knowledge test and a hands on skills test, run by Headmaster. The exam fee is $106. No set time limit for initial applicants to pass both parts. The OSBN application expires after 1 year but you can reapply. Unlimited attempts after finishing training. CNAs whose certification expired more than 2 years ago get one attempt for reinstatement.
- 4
Get listed on the nurse aide registry
Once you pass, your name goes on the Oregon Nurse Aide Registry (OSBN CNA certification). Employers check the registry before they hire you.
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Keep your certification active
Every 2 years (OAR 851-062-0070); every 48 months, attest to 2 hours of cultural competency CE. The rule text as fetched states no paid-work hour requirement; verify with OSBN.
Online classes
Online classroom allowed, with state conditions. Ask each program how its classroom hours are delivered. Skills lab and clinical hours are always in person.
Moving from another state
Certification by endorsement ($60): an active CNA certificate from another state or U.S. territory can count as proof of passing the competency exam; fingerprint background check still required (OAR 851-062).
Paying for training
Vouchers, employers, grants, and scholarships cover nurse aide training in Oregon.
CNA funding in Oregon →Oregon CNA requirements
- Credential
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- Training hours
- 105 hours
- Clinical hours
- 40 hours
- Exam provider
- Headmaster
- Exam fee
- $106
- Fee details
- OSBN fee for Nursing Assistant certification by examination is $106 (OAR 851-002-0040), paid to OSBN; the handbook says exam fees are paid through the OSBN Nurse Portal. Retests paid to OSBN: skills $45, knowledge $25 (OSBN directions dated 12-31-25). Fieldprint fingerprinting is extra. Endorsement $60, renewal $60.
- Deadline to test
- No set time limit for initial applicants to pass both parts. The OSBN application expires after 1 year but you can reapply.
- Retakes
- Unlimited attempts after finishing training. CNAs whose certification expired more than 2 years ago get one attempt for reinstatement.
- Background check
- National fingerprint-based background check (OAR 851-001-0115) through Fieldprint, plus disclosure questions on the OSBN application
- Online classroom
- Online classroom allowed, with state conditions
- Regulator
- Oregon State Board of Nursing
Checked September 2026 against official state and exam provider sources: secure.sos.state.or.us, law.cornell.edu, oregon.gov, hdmaster.com. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the state or your program before you pay.
Becoming a CNA in Oregon, answered.
How many hours of training do you need to be a CNA in Oregon?
Oregon requires 105 hours of nurse aide training, including 40 hours of supervised clinical practice. Then you pass the state exam through Headmaster and get listed on the nurse aide registry.
Who gives the CNA exam in Oregon?
Headmaster runs the Oregon nurse aide competency exam. The exam fee is $106.
Can you take CNA classes online in Oregon?
Online classroom allowed, with state conditions. Skills lab and clinical hours are always in person.
I am a CNA in another state. Can I work in Oregon?
Certification by endorsement ($60): an active CNA certificate from another state or U.S. territory can count as proof of passing the competency exam; fingerprint background check still required (OAR 851-062).
How do you renew a CNA certification in Oregon?
Every 2 years (OAR 851-062-0070); every 48 months, attest to 2 hours of cultural competency CE. The rule text as fetched states no paid-work hour requirement; verify with OSBN.
How do I pay for CNA training in Oregon?
Workforce vouchers, employer sponsorship, state grants, and scholarships all pay for nurse aide training. A nursing home that hires you within a year of certification must reimburse your training costs under federal rules.
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