Iowa vs Oklahoma for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$155

$151

Timeline

4-8 wks

4-10 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$20

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Iowa	Oklahoma
Total Fees	$155	$151 ✓
Application Fee	N/A	N/A
Exam Fee	$105	$101 ✓
Processing Time	4-8 weeks ✓	4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$20
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Oklahoma is $4 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Oklahoma

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Processing Speed

Iowa processes applications in 4-8 weeks.

Winner: Iowa

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Oklahoma $151

vs Iowa ($155)

Faster Processing

Iowa 4-8 wks

vs Oklahoma (4-10 wks)

Iowa Board

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

Official Website →

Full Iowa CNA requirements →

Oklahoma Board

Oklahoma State Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Oklahoma CNA requirements →

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