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Alabama vs Massachusetts for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$171
AL
vs
$205
MA
Timeline
4-8 wks
AL
vs
4-12 wks
MA
Renewal Fee
N/A
AL
vs
$30
MA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Alabama Massachusetts
Total Fees $171 $205
Application Fee $25 $30
Exam Fee $105 $115
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $30
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Alabama is $34 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Alabama

Processing Speed

Alabama processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Alabama $171
vs Massachusetts ($205)
Faster Processing
Alabama 4-8 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-12 wks)

Alabama Board

Alabama Department of Public Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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