Nurse Aide Education Programs

Current or prospective students, please visit the Prospective Students page.

The content on this page is intended for administration, faculty, and staff of Virginia’s approved education programs as well as those wishing to establish an education program in Virginia. Be advised the Virginia Board of Nursing does not regulate or approve out of state nurse aide education programs.

Education Seminars

**Registration is required. Two participants per program permitted for in-person seminars. Please register via email to Beth Yates at Beth.Yates@dhp.virginia.gov with the following information: NAME, NURSING CREDENTIALS, POSITION TITLE, PROGRAM NAME, EMAIL ADDRESS.

For questions, please contact Beth Yates by phone at 804-367-4473 or email. **

Preparation and Regulation Review for Coordinators and Instructors of Nurse Aide Education Programs

Nurse aide education program coordinators and instructors are encouraged to attend this session to assist in the understanding of regulatory compliance. Program staff and administration are also welcome. This year the sessions will focus on preparation for continued approval survey (on-site) visits and reviewing the Regulations for Nurse Aide Education Programs.

Orientation to Establish a Nurse Aide Education Program

*Sessions are held three times each year.

Nurse Aide Education program coordinators and instructors are encouraged to attend this session for information to assist with establishing a nurse aide education program. This session will include a review of regulations and information regarding the application process. Program staff and administration are also welcome.

Board Actions

Check for Board actions on Virginia’s Nursing, Nurse Aide and Medication Aide Programs.

Application and Forms

Nurse Aide

• Nurse Aide Education Initial Application Approval Process
• Application to Establish a Nurse Aide Education Program
• Board Approved Curriculum
  • Word Version
  • PDF version
• Survey Visit Self-Study
  • Word Version
  • PDF Version
• Program Evaluation
  • Word Version
  • PDF Version

Advanced Nurse Aide

• Application to Establish an Advanced Certification Program
• Survey Visit Self Study
  • Word Version
  • PDF Version
• Program Evaluation
• Word Version
• PDF Version

Exception Requests

• Request for Clinical Site Exception
• Request for Primary Instructor Exception

Program Changes

• Required Documentation for Program Changes

Program Resources

• Program Administration Reference Guide
• Instructional Resources
• Sample Skills Record
  • PDF Version
  • Word Version
• Virginia Skills Listing
• Credentia

Laws, Regulations and Guidance Documents 

Nurse Aide Education and Practice

• Regulations for Nurse Aide Education Programs
• Laws and Regulations for Certified Nurse Aides
• Requirements for approval of a nurse aide training program - Federal Regulation - 42 CFR §483.152 
• Guidance Documents

NNAAP pass rates 

NNAAP Pass rates are located on our Prospective Students page.