All renewals must now be completed online through the portal. Renewals will not be accepted by email. Certificates are able to renewed starting 90 days prior to expiration. Renewals completed through the BOUNDS portal are processed automatically. To verify your renewal, use the online verification.
To renew your current Montana certificate you will need to create a BOUNDS portal account. Accounts are unique for each CNA and require an individual email address per CNA. If an email address was previously on file, an email invite to the portal has been sent. If you did not get an email, please go to the CNA Portal Registry Form.
When you create you BOUNDS portal account, you will need to enter your name as listed on your certificate and your certificate number. If you do you not know your certificate number, search the Montana Registry
Those with a current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) registration in at least one US State or Territory can apply for Interstate Endorsement in Montana. To apply for Interstate Endorsement, go to the BOUNDS Portal and select the Certified Nurse Aide type and the CNA Interstate Endorsement Application. This Interstate Endorsement application is a two step process. After you have created your BOUNDS portal, you will receive an email at the address you provided, click on the BOUNDS portal activation. At this point your portal will be activated and you need to complete the Interstate Endorsement application. You must enter at least one, current Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) number.
If you previously applied for Interstate Endorsement by email or using the access.gov form, and you cannot find your name/certificate using the online verification, you must reapply using the BOUNDS portal.
Those that have completed an approved Montana Nurse Aide Training Program and successfully passed the Montana Certified Nurse Aide exams or those that have challenged and successfully passed the Montana Certified Nurse Aide exams, administered by D&S Diversified Technologies (Headmaster), must complete an online BOUNDS Montana CNA by Exam Application. To apply, go to the BOUNDS Portal, select the Certified Nurse Aide type, and the CNA by Exam Application. Once the Certification Bureau receives your passing results from D&S Diversified Technologies, the application will be processed and you will be placed on the Montana Certified Nurse Aide Registry.
** If you tested and passed after May 5, 2022 and you cannot find your name/certificate using the online verification, you will need to complete the application process listed above.
Those students attending a Montana University or College in the Nursing Program that have completed the required course listed below may apply as a CNA. A copy of the official transcript sent from the school must also be received. Transcripts must be sent by email to cna@mt.gov. To apply as a Montana Nursing Student, go to the BOUNDS Portal and select the Certified Nurse Aide type and the Montana Nursing Student Application.
If you previously applied as a Montana Nursing Student by email or using the access.gov form, and you cannot find your name/certificate using the online verification (BOUNDS Provider Search, you must reapply using the BOUNDS portal.
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