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If you fail after three attempts, you must retrain.","question":"How many times can I attempt the CNA exam?"},{"answer":"Professional Healthcare Development (PHD) is the contracted vendor for all Nurse Aide competency testing in West Virginia.","question":"Who is the official testing vendor for West Virginia CNAs?"}],"fee_payment_url":null,"fingerprint_delay_weeks":null,"fingerprint_fee":null,"fingerprint_method_in_state":null,"fingerprint_method_out_of_state":null,"fingerprint_required":true,"fingerprint_url":"https://uenroll.identogo.com/","fingerprint_vendor":null,"fingerprint_vendor_url":null,"initial_fee_amount":0.0,"initial_fee_breakdown":null,"last_updated":null,"last_verified":null,"license_duration":null,"licensing_pathway":null,"payload_url":null,"processing_time":"4 to 6 Weeks","profession":"Certified Nursing Assistant","provisional_info":null,"reciprocity_info":null,"renewal_cycle":"Every 2 years","renewal_fee_amount":null,"renewal_portal_url":null,"required_documents":[{"description":"A current, unexpired photo ID (e.g., Driver's License or Passport) is required at the test site.","name":"Government-Issued Photo ID","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Must be an original, non-laminated, and unaltered card. Copies or digital IDs are not accepted.","name":"Original Social Security Card","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Official verification of training completion signed by your program instructor, attached to the exam application.","name":"Training Completion Verification","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Fingerprint-based criminal background check processed through the WV CARES system, typically initiated by your employer.","name":"WV CARES Background Check","url":null,"url_label":null}],"slug":"west-virginia-cna","state_name":"West Virginia","state_slug":"west-virginia","statutes_url":"https://apps.sos.wv.gov/adlaw/csr/rule.aspx?rule=64-13","steps":[{"description":"Enroll in and complete a 120-hour West Virginia state-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP), which includes at least 55 hours of clinical training.","title":"Complete State-Approved Training","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"Once training is complete, your instructor will report your status to OHFLAC. Verify you are listed as 'Test Eligible' on the Nurse Aide Lookup portal before applying for the exam.","title":"Verify Test Eligibility","url":"https://ohflac.wvdhhr.org/Apps/Lookup/NALookup","url_label":"Check Eligibility Status"},{"description":"Download and complete the Nursing Assistant Evaluation Application. Submit it to Professional Healthcare Development (PHD) with the required fees ($140 for written/skills).","title":"Submit Exam Application","url":null,"url_label":null},{"description":"PHD will mail an admission ticket with your test date and location. You must pass both the 100-question written exam and the 5-skill practical evaluation.","title":"Schedule and Pass Exams","url":"http://www.profhd.com/","url_label":"PHD Testing Info"},{"description":"Upon passing both exam components, your name is automatically added to the West Virginia Nurse Aide Registry. No further application is required for initial certification.","title":"Registry Placement","url":"https://ohflac.wvdhhr.org/Apps/Lookup/NALookup","url_label":"Verify Registry Listing"}],"temp_license_available":false,"temp_license_duration":null,"temp_license_fee":null,"temp_license_processing_time":null,"updated_at":"2026-05-10T09:15:30.702115+00:00","verify_license_url":"https://ohflac.wvdhhr.org/Apps/Lookup/NALookup"}