OAR 851-062-0052
CNA 2 Certification Eligibility

An applicant for CNA 2 certification must submit a fully completed application established by the Board. An individual may qualify for CNA 2 certification in one of the following ways:

(1)

Board-Approved CNA 2 Training Program:

(a)

Hold active Oregon CNA 1 certification. A CNA who has an active encumbered CNA 1 will be considered on a case by case basis.

(b)

Complete a Board-approved nursing assistant level one training program. In order to qualify for CNA 2 training, an individual must have:

(A)

75 clinical hours from the nursing assistant level one training program; or

(B)

75 work hours as a CNA 1; or

(C)

A combination of clinical hours and work hours that adds up to 75 hours; and

(c)

Pass the training program’s competency evaluation.

(2)

RN or LPN Licensure:

(a)

Hold an active, unencumbered RN or LPN license. An individual with an encumbered license will be considered on a case by case basis; and

(b)

Hold current Oregon CNA 1 certification; and

(c)

Submit a completed application for CNA 2 certification.

(d)

If licensed in another U.S. state or jurisdiction, arrange for primary source verification of active unencumbered RN or LPN license to be sent directly to the Board.

(3)

Student Nurse:

(a)

Hold a current Oregon CNA 1 certification; and

(b)

Submit a completed application for CNA 2 certification; and

(c)

Provide proof of current enrollment in an approved U.S. nursing education program. Documents accepted as proof of enrollment are listed below and should be sent directly to the Board by the issuing institution:

(A)

An official transcript; or

(B)

Documentation of program enrollment from the director or dean on official school letterhead.

(d)

Completion of coursework that has been determined by the Board to be equivalent to the Board-approved nursing assistant level two training program curriculum.

Source: Rule 851-062-0052 — CNA 2 Certification Eligibility, https://secure.­sos.­state.­or.­us/oard/view.­action?ruleNumber=851-062-0052.

Last Updated

Jun. 8, 2021

Rule 851-062-0052’s source at or​.us