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Massachusetts vs Ohio for CNA Licensing

Total Fees
$205
MA
vs
$152
OH
Timeline
4-12 wks
MA
vs
4-10 wks
OH
Renewal Fee
$30
MA
vs
N/A
OH

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category Massachusetts Ohio
Total Fees $205 $152
Application Fee $30 N/A
Exam Fee $115 $95
Processing Time 4-12 weeks 4-10 weeks
Renewal Cycle 2 years 2 years
Renewal Fee $30 N/A
CE Hours N/A N/A

Key Differences

Cost

Ohio is $53 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Ohio

Processing Speed

Ohio processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Ohio

Category Winners

Lower Cost
Ohio $152
vs Massachusetts ($205)
Faster Processing
Ohio 4-10 wks
vs Massachusetts (4-12 wks)

Massachusetts Board

Massachusetts Department of Public Health / Nurse Aide Registry

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Ohio Board

Ohio Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

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