Georgia CNA skills test: what to expect in the 30 minutes
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Georgia's skills evaluation in Credentia's Georgia handbook is five skills in 30 minutes: Handwashing is always one of them, and one of the four randomly selected skills includes a measurement. Another candidate plays the elderly client, you'll do the same for someone else, and you can correct a step by saying so and redoing just that step.
| Item | Rule (Credentia Georgia handbook) |
|---|---|
| Skills | 5: Handwashing + 4 randomly selected |
| Measurement | 1 of the 4 random skills includes a measurement |
| Time | 30 minutes for all five |
| Client | A candidate acting as an elderly person |
| Corrections | Say you made a mistake; redo only the steps you want to correct |
| Skills list | NNAAP-style list in the Georgia handbook's Skills article |
How to use the 30 minutes
Five skills in 30 minutes is about six minutes per skill, but handwashing is short and some skills (bed bath, dressing, transfers) run long. Rehearse your slowest skills with a timer. See running out of time.
Quick answers
- Is handwashing always on the Georgia skills test?
- Yes. Credentia's Georgia handbook says handwashing will always be one of the skills.
- Does Georgia include a measurement skill?
- Yes, one of the four randomly selected skills includes a measurement skill.
- Where's the Georgia skills list?
- In the Skills article of Credentia's Georgia handbook (kb-ga.credentia.com).
What to do next
See the full 23-skill Credentia list with every tolerance in one place.
You must pass the written test too. Take the free 20-question practice test, or unlock the timed 60-question exam simulator, the full question bank and every skill checklist for $29 one-time (or $9/month).
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Sources
- Credentia Georgia handbook — The Skill Evaluation
- Credentia Georgia handbook — Exam overview
- Georgia Nurse Aide Registry
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