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Connecticut vs Iowa for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$220
CT
vs
$155
IA
Timeline
4-10 wks
CT
vs
4-8 wks
IA
Renewal Fee
N/A
CT
vs
N/A
IA

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Connecticut Iowa
Total Fees $220 $155
Application Fee $25 N/A
Exam Fee $120 $105
Processing Time 4-10 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 $65 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Iowa

Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Iowa $155
vs Connecticut ($220)
Faster Processing
Iowa 4-8 wks
vs Connecticut (4-10 wks)

Connecticut Board

Connecticut Department of Public Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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Iowa Board

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

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