CNA Registry

Maine Registry of Certified Nursing Assistants and Direct Care Workers

If you are a CNA trained in a state or jurisdiction other than Maine and you are applying for listing on the Maine Registry of Certified Nursing and Direct Care Workers, you must do the following: 

Rules & Regulations

The Division of Licensing and Certification monitors compliance with a range of State rules and federal regulations and takes action to assure that licensed providers comply with these standards.

All DHHS rules posted on or after January 5, 2023 are available on the DHHS Rulemaking page.

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About Us

The Division provides regulatory oversight of medical and long-term care facilities in Maine. This includes oversight of the CNA registry, conducting criminal background checks for employers to ensure staff are safe to care for our vulnerable citizens, and investigating allegations of unsafe practices/events in facilities as diverse as hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and group homes.

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