Oklahoma CNA CE Courses (2026)

To renew your CNA license in Oklahoma you need to satisfy the Oklahoma State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry's in-service / continuing-education training requirement . 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 Oklahoma requires for CNA renewal

In-service / CE required	No single fixed hour count — see details
Renewal cycle	24 months
Governing body	Oklahoma State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry

There is no in-service/CE requirement to renew the Long-Term Care nurse-aide certification itself; the requirement is documented paid work — at least 8 hours of paid nursing-related work (no private duty) during the 24-month period, verified by employer signature, pay stub, or W-2 (ODH Form 717). The 8-hours-of-CE rule that appears on the form applies only to the Certified Medication Aide credential.

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

Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma State 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.

Oklahoma CNA CE courses: frequently asked questions

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

Oklahoma does not set a single fixed CE-hour count for CNA renewal. There is no in-service/CE requirement to renew the Long-Term Care nurse-aide certification itself; the requirement is documented paid work — at least 8 hours of paid nursing-related work (no private duty) during the 24-month period, verified by employer signature, pay stub, or W-2 (ODH Form 717). The 8-hours-of-CE rule that appears on the form applies only to the Certified Medication Aide credential.

Do online CNA CE courses count in Oklahoma?

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

Where do I report my Oklahoma CNA CE?

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

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

Official Oklahoma State Department of Health — Nurse Aide Registry site →

CNA CE courses in another state

All states: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) renewal