CNA State Exam / CNA Review Classes
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1. CNA STATE EXAM
A. Exam Details:
The Certified Nurse Assistant State Examination consists of two areas - Written and Skills.
- Written
- Written - Oral Written
Online Written Exam:
- There will be a total of 70 multiple-choice questions.
- Maximum hours to complete the exam: 2 hours
- 15-minute warning time to complete the exam will be communicated by the test evaluator.
Online Written-Oral Examination:
For applicants who elect the online ORAL WRITTEN exam, the applicant must bring their own headphones. An additional $15 fee is added to the application fees.
Skills Evaluation Exam
- The exam is 4-6 hours. Please plan accordingly.
- Be prepared to complete and test on five (5) different skills.
- The "hand washing" skill will be on all exams.
- The student will have 30 minutes to complete the exam.
- There are 22 skills outlined in the Candidate Handbook. The skills that are stated "Skills Not Tested" are not included in the final grading score.
- A step that is highlighted in bold is called a Critical Element Step. If you do not perform the critical element step correctly, you will fail the exam.
B. Examination Fees
Fees submitted to the Regional Center are non-refundable and non-transferable. Payment is required at the time of the test date and location booking.
Initial Testing
To schedule your initial or 1st attempt examination, the candidate must schedule for both the Written Examination (or Audio), and the Skills Evaluation.
Forms of Payment Accepted
- Credit Card - Visa, Mastercard, Discover
- Debit Card
A service charge for rebooking is added to rescheduling a test. Prices subject to change
All payments are sent directly to the Regional Testing Center, not Valley School of Nursing.
| Examination | Type of Test | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Written Examination & Skills Evaluation | Initial Examination only | $120 |
| Audio Examination & Skills Evaluation | Initial Examination only | $135 |
| Written Examination ONLY | Re-test | $40 |
| Audio Examination ONLY | Re-test | $55 |
| Skills Evaluation ONLY | Re-test | $80 |
C. Canceling/Rescheduling
To cancel and/or reschedule your Nurse Assistant Examination, go to your RTC account. An administrative fee for rebooking of $25 in addition to the cost of the exam will be applied to all rescheduled exams after the cancellation date, canceled, and missed exams (no-shows).
For applicants who canceled their testing dates in 2024, you must register using the new RTC registration system, including the current fee schedule.
The applicant may cancel and/or select a new test date, time, or location within 3 business days before the original test date in the new RTC registration system.
Refunds
All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable after payment is completed.
Absence Policy
If the candidate has registered for the Nurse Assistant Examination and paid the required fee but fails to appear for the test or does not bring the necessary documentation to the test site, the payment is nonrefundable. The candidate will be charged a rescheduling or service charge plus the cost of the examination for the new test date.
A No-Show is not considered an attempt on the Nursing Assistant Exam.
Weather Emergencies
The Nurse Assistant Examination will only be delayed or canceled due to severe weather or natural disasters that deem the test center as inaccessible or unsafe. If RTC cancels an examination, the candidate will be rescheduled for the next available testing date and location at no additional charge.
D. Testing Day:
Check-in
Please arrive at the testing center 1 hour before the scheduled start time. Plan to spend the entire day completing the examination.
Late Arrivals
The candidate who arrived late for their test appointment will not be allowed to sit for the examination. The candidate will need to reschedule their examination. Testing fees are non-refundable. Rebooking service fees are applicable for rescheduling the examination.
All testing fees are non-refundable.
Required Items for Examination:
Each candidate must bring the following items to sit for the examination:
- A valid government-issued photo ID (state driver's license, state ID, military ID, or passport is accepted as a form of identification. Photocopies and receipts are not accepted.)
- Registration confirmation email with Application #
- Face mask
- Any surgical face mask is accepted.
- Nose and mouth must be fully covered.
* The applicant will not be admitted into the testing area if they fail to bring the items listed above or if their name does not match their identification.
E. Exam Results:
Results/score reports will not be provided on the testing day.
The Nursing Assistant Evaluator cannot provide information about your Score Report.
Exam results will be available to the candidate in your RTC account within 3-4 business days.
To review your Score Report or the examination content, please review your RTC account.
Additional questions can be addressed to the Regional Testing Center at rtc@cccd.edu
2. CNA REVIEW CLASSES (California State Exam)
Our CNA state exam review classes help you pass your certification by offering focused training on the written and skills portions, all designed to boost confidence and master essential patient care skills for the state's competency exam.
THEORY AND SKILLS REVIEW CLASSES
This additional training prepares students to challenge the nursing assistant competency exam in the State of California. Our 10-hour review class offers the opportunity to review essential materials and practice necessary patient care skills. Once a student has completed this course, they will be 100% ready to take and pass the CNA State Exam.
Our training Includes:
06 Hours Interactive Theory Lessons
You will complete 06 theory/lecture lessons with the latest Information that prepares you for the 70 question California Nurse Assistant written exam.
Hands-on Skills Training
Our experience instructors will be available to review step-by-step all of the 22 clinical skills that you may be asked to perform at your certification exam. To build competency and confidence, we go over the skills one day right before your State Exam.
10 Hours Full Review Class, 1 Day Right Before Your State Exam!!!
