Ohio CNA CE Courses (2026)

To renew your CNA license in Ohio you need to satisfy the Ohio Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry's in-service / continuing-education training requirement — about 12 hours per 2-year cycle. Below is what the board requires and a comparison of course providers that offer qualifying training. This is an unofficial guide — confirm any course is board-approved before you buy.

What Ohio requires for CNA renewal

In-service / CE required	12 hours per cycle
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Ohio Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry

Ohio does not require classroom CE for registry renewal; instead, employing long-term-care facilities must provide each nurse aide at least 12 hours of formal in-service education each year (which may be web-based). Maintaining active status depends on the 24-month paid-work requirement rather than self-paid CE.

Full CNA renewal guide for Ohio (deadlines, fees & CE) →

Ohio CNA CE course providers

Heads-up: These are independent, third-party CE providers — we are not affiliated with them and don't guarantee approval. Always confirm a course is accepted by the Ohio Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry before purchasing.

Medline University
Free and low-cost in-service training modules for nurse aides.
CEUfast — Nurse Aide
In-service and continuing-education courses for nursing assistants.
Elite Learning — CNA In-Service
CNA in-service training packages covering federally required topics.
Relias
Employer-oriented in-service and competency training widely used in long-term care.

Ohio CNA CE courses: frequently asked questions

How many CE hours do I need to renew my CNA license in Ohio?

Ohio requires about 12 in-service hours per renewal cycle. Ohio does not require classroom CE for registry renewal; instead, employing long-term-care facilities must provide each nurse aide at least 12 hours of formal in-service education each year (which may be web-based). Maintaining active status depends on the 24-month paid-work requirement rather than self-paid CE.

Do online CNA CE courses count in Ohio?

Online courses generally count when the provider is approved by or recognized by the Ohio Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry. Always confirm a course is accepted before you buy it.

Where do I report my Ohio CNA CE?

Ohio generally has you attest to CE at renewal and keep your own documentation in case of an audit. Confirm the current process with the Ohio Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry.

Requirement last verified 2026-06-01 from the Ohio Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry. Always confirm current rules with the board before relying on this.

Official Ohio Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry site →

CNA CE courses in another state

All states: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) renewal