How to become a CNA in Utah.
Utah requires 100 hours of nurse aide training, including 24 hours of supervised clinical practice. Then you pass the state exam and get listed on the nurse aide registry.
- 100
- Training hours
- 24
- Clinical hours
- $110
- Exam fee
- 42
- Programs
Step by step
Five steps to your Utah certification
- 1
Meet the entry requirements
Minimum age: 16. Most programs also ask for photo ID, a TB test, and proof of immunizations.
- 2
Finish a state approved training program
Utah requires 100 training hours, including 24 hours of supervised clinical work. Only programs approved by the state qualify you for the exam.
See all 42 approved programs in Utah - 3
Pass the state competency exam
The state exam is given at approved test sites, with a written or oral knowledge test and a hands on skills test. The exam fee is $110. Up to 1 year from training completion (UNAR strongly encourages testing within 90 days) 3 attempts at the written knowledge exam and 3 at the manual skills exam
- 4
Get listed on the nurse aide registry
Once you pass, your name goes on the Utah Nursing Assistant Registry (UNAR). Employers check the registry before they hire you.
Search the UT registry - 5
Keep your certification active
Every 2 years; at least 200 paid hours of nursing or nursing related services under the direction of a licensed nurse in the previous 24 months
Moving from another state
Reciprocity application ($50) for CNAs current and active in another state
Paying for training
Vouchers, employers, grants, and scholarships cover nurse aide training in Utah.
CNA funding in Utah →Utah CNA requirements
- Credential
- Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
- Training hours
- 100 hours
- Clinical hours
- 24 hours
- Exam provider
- Utah Nursing Assistant Registry
- Exam fee
- $110 ($55 knowledge, $55 skills)
- Fee details
- Written knowledge $55 and skills $55 per attempt, including 2nd and 3rd attempts. Expired certificate competency exam $110. Reciprocity application $50. Renewal late fee $40 (1 to 6 months late). No oral fee listed.
- Deadline to test
- Up to 1 year from training completion (UNAR strongly encourages testing within 90 days)
- Retakes
- 3 attempts at the written knowledge exam and 3 at the manual skills exam
- Minimum age
- 16
- Regulator
- Utah Nursing Assistant Registry
Checked September 2026 against official state and exam provider sources: law.cornell.edu, utahcnaregistry.com. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the state or your program before you pay.
Becoming a CNA in Utah, answered.
How many hours of training do you need to be a CNA in Utah?
Utah requires 100 hours of nurse aide training, including 24 hours of supervised clinical practice. Then you pass the state exam and get listed on the nurse aide registry.
I am a CNA in another state. Can I work in Utah?
Reciprocity application ($50) for CNAs current and active in another state
How do you renew a CNA certification in Utah?
Every 2 years; at least 200 paid hours of nursing or nursing related services under the direction of a licensed nurse in the previous 24 months
How do I pay for CNA training in Utah?
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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