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Colorado vs Maryland for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$175
CO
vs
$205
MD
Timeline
4-8 wks
CO
vs
4-12 wks
MD
Renewal Fee
N/A
CO
vs
$40
MD

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Colorado Maryland
Total Fees $175 $205
Application Fee $30 $40
Exam Fee $105 $110
Processing Time 4-8 weeks 4-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee N/A $40
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Colorado is $30 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Colorado

Processing Speed

Colorado processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Colorado

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Colorado $175
vs Maryland ($205)
Faster Processing
Colorado 4-8 wks
vs Maryland (4-12 wks)

Colorado Board

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment - Nurse Aide Registry

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Maryland Board

Maryland Board of Nursing / CNA-GNA Registry

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