If you are searching for information on how to look up your CNA license in Massachusetts, or if you need to verify the status of a CNA license, this page is dedicated to helping you. We have gathered all of the relevant information and resources in one place so that you can easily find what you need.
The first step is to visit the website of the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing. On the homepage, scroll down to the “Licensure Verification” section and click on the link for “CNA.”
How to verify a Massachusetts CNA license number
Online verification of CNA licenses can be completed on the Massachusetts Office of Health and Human Services Health Professions License Verification page. The page assists with verification of many different healthcare workers – not just CNAs.
For verifying CNA licenses, select “Nurse Aide Registry” as the profession and “Certified Nurse Aide” as the license type. Add the license number to the License Number field and click “Search”.
The resulting page will display the license number, the license status, and the license type. Click on the name link to display additional details such as the issue date, the reciprocity status, the date of last renewal, the expiration date, and disciplinary information. You can also view details about the school or program that provided classes.
How to lookup a Massachusetts CNA license number
You can look up a CNA license number in Massachusetts following a similar process to the verification of a license. Use the Health Professionals License Verification site to conduct the search. Instead of searching by license number, input the name of the individual along with other relevant information like the city and zip code.
If you have trouble viewing the relevant result, try searching for fewer values. If you are still having trouble, contact the Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry.
The Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry
The Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry is responsible for maintaining records of all certified nurse aides in the state. The Registry also provides information about certification, renewal, and reciprocity for CNAs.
For more information, visit our Massachusetts Nurse Aide Registry page. We have also provided a list of CNA programs and classes in Massachusetts.