⚠️ Important: This comparison is based on published state licensing requirements and may not reflect recent changes. Reciprocity and transfer rules change frequently and are evaluated on a case-by-case basis by state licensing boards. This tool is for research purposes only and does not constitute legal or professional advice. Always contact Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) – Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section directly to confirm current transfer requirements before submitting any applications or fees.

Transfer Your CNA License: Rhode Island → Connecticut

Everything you need to know about transferring your cna license from Rhode Island to Connecticut

Reciprocity Available

Accepts out-of-state licenses

Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Rhode Island (RI)	Connecticut (CT)
Education Requirements●	No specific education requirement; must be at least 16 years old	Must complete a DPH-approved CNA training program (100 hours); no high school diploma required
Exam Requirements	Provider: Credentia (NNAAP)	Provider: Prometric Inc.
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $625–$1,400; competency exam fee: $165; state registration fee: $35; background check fee: $5; total initial fees: $205; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/rhode-island/	training program fee: $625–$1,400; competency exam fee: $118; state registration fee: $0; background check fee: Varies; total initial fees: $118+; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/connecticut/; https://www.prometric.com/exams/nurseaide-ct
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (24 months); Fee: $35	Period: 24 months; Fee: $0 (no fee for renewal)

Data verified as of 2026-04-14. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Connecticut accepts out-of-state cna licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.
Education differs: Rhode Island requires "No specific education requirement; must be at least 16 years old" while Connecticut requires "Must complete a DPH-approved CNA training program (100 hours); no high school diploma required".
Renewal differs: Rhode Island — Period: 2 years (24 months); Fee: $35; Connecticut — Period: 24 months; Fee: $0 (no fee for renewal).

Next Steps

1
Contact the destination state board to confirm current transfer/reciprocity requirements. Visit Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) – Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section →
2
Request credential verification from Rhode Island Department of Health — this often takes 4–8 weeks. Visit Rhode Island board →
3
Gather required documentation (education transcripts, experience logs, exam scores).
4
Submit your application to Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) – Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section.

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Connecticut Licensing Board

Board: Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) – Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section
Website: https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/nurseaide/nurse-aide-registration
Phone: (860) 509-7603 – Press Option #1

Contact Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) – Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section to confirm current transfer requirements →

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Requirements Comparison

Requirement	Rhode Island (RI)	Connecticut (CT)
Education Requirements●	No specific education requirement; must be at least 16 years old	Must complete a DPH-approved CNA training program (100 hours); no high school diploma required
Exam Requirements	Provider: Credentia (NNAAP)	Provider: Prometric Inc.
Experience Requirements	Not available	Not available
Fees	training program fee: $625–$1,400; competency exam fee: $165; state registration fee: $35; background check fee: $5; total initial fees: $205; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/rhode-island/	training program fee: $625–$1,400; competency exam fee: $118; state registration fee: $0; background check fee: Varies; total initial fees: $118+; confidence: high; sources: https://www.cnalicense.org/by-state/connecticut/; https://www.prometric.com/exams/nurseaide-ct
Renewal / CE Requirements●	Period: 2 years (24 months); Fee: $35	Period: 24 months; Fee: $0 (no fee for renewal)

Data verified as of 2026-04-14. Requirements may have changed since verification.

Key Differences

Connecticut accepts out-of-state cna licenses via reciprocity/endorsement.

Education differs: Rhode Island requires "No specific education requirement; must be at least 16 years old" while Connecticut requires "Must complete a DPH-approved CNA training program (100 hours); no high school diploma required".

Renewal differs: Rhode Island — Period: 2 years (24 months); Fee: $35; Connecticut — Period: 24 months; Fee: $0 (no fee for renewal).

Next Steps

These steps are general guidance based on common transfer processes. Your state may have a different process. Always follow the instructions provided by your state licensing board.

Connecticut Licensing Board

Board

Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) – Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section

Website

https://portal.ct.gov/dph/practitioner-licensing--investigations/nurseaide/nurse-aide-registration

Phone

(860) 509-7603 – Press Option #1

Contact Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) – Practitioner Licensing and Investigations Section to confirm current transfer requirements →

Transfer Your CNA License: Rhode Island → Connecticut

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Connecticut Licensing Board

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Transfer Your CNA License: Rhode Island → Connecticut

Reciprocity Available

Requirements Comparison

Key Differences

Next Steps

Connecticut Licensing Board

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