
Have you been thinking about becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) in Wyoming, but are wondering what is involved in completing the certification requirements? Wyoming's Department of Health oversees the rules regarding certification of nursing assistants in Wyoming, and you will find everything you need to know described below.
Requirements to Become a CNA in Wyoming
State-approved CNA training programs in Wyoming should consist of no less than 75 hours of classroom and clinical instruction. During your training, you will learn many essential skills including CPR, basic patient care, effective communications, and maintaining a safe and clean environment.
After completing your CNA program, you must register for and complete the state's CNA Nurse Aide Certification exam. This test comprises a multiple-choice question section and a practical skills evaluation.
Passing both sections of the CNA exam will place your name on Wyoming's Nurse Aide Registry.
State-Approved CNA Programs in Wyoming
There are many excellent Wyoming nursing schools that offer CNA programs. To help you find one of the best schools in the state, the most popular facilities are listed below:
Star Valley Medical Center
901 Adams St, Afton, WY 83110 (307) 885-5800Casper College
125 College Dr, Casper, WY 82601 (307) 268-2100Health Care Provider Education Center
1013 Logan Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82001 (307) 778-8861Laramie County Community College
1400 E College Dr, Cheyenne, WY 82007 (307) 778-5222Life Care Center of Cheyenne
1330 Prairie Ave, Cheyenne, WY 82009 (307) 778-8997Northwest College
1501 Stampede Ave, Cody, WY 82414 (307) 587-3376Eastern Wyoming College
800 S Windriver Dr, Douglas, WY 82633 (307) 624-7000Western Wyoming Community College
1013 W Cheyenne Dr, Evanston, WY 82930 (307) 789-3988Northwest College
231 W 6th St, Powell, WY 82435 (307) 754-6000Carbon County Higher Education Center
1650 Harshman St, Rawlins, WY 82301 (307) 328-9274Central Wyoming College
2660 Peck Ave, Riverton, WY 82501 (307) 855-2256Fremont County BOCES
320 W Main St, Riverton, WY 82501 (307) 856-2028Western Wyoming Community College
2500 College Dr, Rock Springs, WY 82901 (307) 382-1600Sheridan College
1 E Whitney St, Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 675-0505Sheridan College
1 Whitney Way, Sheridan, WY 82801 (307) 675-0305Eastern Wyoming College
1016 E Cleveland St, Sundance, WY 82729 (307) 282-0769Eastern Wyoming College
116 Casper Ave, Newcastle, WY 82701 (307) 746-3603
CNA Job Outlook and Salary in Wyoming
CNAs in Wyoming are going to stay in demand over the next eight years. Overall employment of CNAs in Wyoming is expected to grow by 11.2% from 2018 to 2028. CNAs in Wyoming earn a median salary of $29,014 per year.
Take a look at the CNA employment and salary situation in different metro areas in Wyoming below to get a detailed picture.
Area | Total Employment | Avg Hourly Wage | Avg Annual Salary |
---|---|---|---|
Cheyenne | 520 | $16.60 | $34,530 |
Casper | 390 | $15.97 | $33,210 |
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS)
Wyoming Nurse Aide Registry
If you have any questions on how to get, verify, renew and reinstate a CNA certification in Wyoming or transfer it to another state, you can contact the Wyoming Department of Health, Aging Division - Healthcare Licensing & Surveys at:
Wyoming Department of Health
Aging Division - Healthcare Licensing & Surveys
2300 Capitol Ave, Suite 510, Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: (307) 777-7601
Fax: (307) 777-3519
Registry Search: https://wybn.boardsofnursing.org/licenselookup/Home/Index