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Colorado vs Iowa for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$175
CO
vs
$155
IA
Timeline
4-8 wks
CO
vs
4-8 wks
IA
Renewal Fee
N/A
CO
vs
N/A
IA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado Iowa
Total Fees $175 $155
Application Fee $30 N/A
Exam Fee $105 $105
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-8 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Iowa is $20 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $155
vs Colorado ($175)
Faster Processing
Colorado 4-8 wks
vs Iowa (4-8 wks)

Colorado Board

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Nurse Aide Registry

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Iowa Board

Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing / Direct Care Worker Registry

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