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California vs Idaho for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$269
CA
vs
$165
ID
Timeline
6-12 wks
CA
vs
4-10 wks
ID
Renewal Fee
$50
CA
vs
$20
ID

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Idaho
Total Fees $269 $165
Application Fee $100 $20
Exam Fee $120 $105
Processing Time 6-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $50 $20
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Idaho is $104 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Idaho

Processing Speed

Idaho processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Idaho

Renewal Cost

Idaho has lower renewal fees at $20 per cycle.

Winner: Idaho

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Idaho $165
vs California ($269)
Faster Processing
Idaho 4-10 wks
vs California (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Idaho $20
vs California ($50)

California Board

California Department of Public Health - Aide and Technician Certification Section

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Idaho Board

Idaho Board of Nursing / Idaho Nurse Aide Registry

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