- Review your training materials and your state’s candidate handbook.
- Take several written practice tests. Start with our CNA practice exam.
- Rehearse every skill on the official skills list until it’s automatic.
- Speak your steps during the skills test and always protect privacy and safety.
Planning to become a nurse later? See the NCLEX exam guide.
USA CNA Exam: Quick Facts
- Written test (NNAAP)
- 70 questions, 90 minutes
- Oral option
- Available in most states
- Skills test
- 5 skills, ~30 minutes
- Always tested
- Hand hygiene + a measurement skill
- Training
- State-approved program (federal minimum 75 hours)
- Result
- Listing on the state nurse aide registry
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