Ohio vs Virginia for CNA Licensing

Total Fees

$152

$215

Timeline

4-10 wks

6-12 wks

Renewal Fee

N/A

$25

Side-by-Side Comparison

Category	Ohio	Virginia
Total Fees	$152 ✓	$215
Application Fee	N/A	$50
Exam Fee	$95 ✓	$115
Processing Time	4-10 weeks ✓	6-12 weeks
Renewal Cycle	2 years	2 years
Renewal Fee	N/A	$25
CE Hours	N/A	N/A

Key Differences

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Cost

Ohio is $63 cheaper for initial licensing fees.

Winner: Ohio

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Processing Speed

Ohio processes applications in 4-10 weeks.

Winner: Ohio

Category Winners

Lower Cost

Ohio $152

vs Virginia ($215)

Faster Processing

Ohio 4-10 wks

vs Virginia (6-12 wks)

Ohio Board

Ohio Department of Health - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Ohio CNA requirements →

Virginia Board

Virginia Board of Nursing - Nurse Aide Registry

Official Website →

Full Virginia CNA requirements →

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