Alabama vs Oklahoma for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$171

$151

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$20

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Alabama	Oklahoma
Total Fees	$171	$151 ✓
Application Fee	$25	N/A
Exam Fee	$105	$101 ✓
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$20
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Oklahoma is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

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Processing Speed

Alabama processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Alabama

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Oklahoma $151

vs Alabama ($171)

Faster Processing

Alabama 4-8 wks

vs Oklahoma (4-10 wks)

Alabama Board

Alabama Department of Public Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Alabama CNA requirements →

Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Oklahoma CNA requirements →

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