STNA to CNA: What Changed in Ohio?
If you've been searching for "STNA classes" in Ohio and noticed some confusion, you're not alone. Ohio's Department of Health (ODH) has officially replaced the STNA (State Tested Nursing Assistant) title with CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant). Here's everything you need to know about the change and what it means for your career. What Actually Changed? Ohio used to be one of the few states that called its nursing assistants "STNAs" instead of "CNAs." The rest of the country has used "CNA" for years. In 2025, ODH aligned Ohio with the national standard by officially adopting the CNA title. The key things to know: The certification exam is now called the CNA Competency Evaluation instead of the STNA Competency Evaluation. The training requirements are the same — you still need to…
