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California vs Oklahoma for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$269
CA
vs
$151
OK
Timeline
6-12 wks
CA
vs
4-10 wks
OK
Renewal Fee
$50
CA
vs
$20
OK

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category California Oklahoma
Total Fees $269 $151
Application Fee $100 N/A
Exam Fee $120 $101
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

Oklahoma is $118 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

Processing Speed

Oklahoma processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Oklahoma

Renewal Cost

Oklahoma has lower renewal fees at $20 per cycle.

Winner: Oklahoma

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Oklahoma $151
vs California ($269)
Faster Processing
Oklahoma 4-10 wks
vs California (6-12 wks)
Cheaper Renewal
Oklahoma $20
vs California ($50)

California Board

California Department of Public Health - Aide and Technician Certification Section

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Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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