CNA skills test lists by state
Every state's skills exam draws from its own published list. Pick your state for the exact skills, how many you'll perform, the time limit and the rules, taken from the current handbook.
10 guides
- Texas CNA skills test list 2026: which skills are on the exam?The 20 skills on the Texas CNA clinical skills test (Prometric), how the 5 scored skills work, handwashing, indirect care, corrections and retakes.
- Florida CNA skills checklist: what's on the Prometric skills test?Florida's CNA clinical skills test: the 20-skill list, 3 assigned skills plus handwashing and indirect care, 31–40 minutes, two nurse evaluators.
- What skills are tested on the California CNA skills exam?California CNA skills exam: Credentia's California-region list of 23 skills (electronic BP not tested), 5 skills in 30 minutes and tolerances.
- PA CNA skills test: is hand washing always on it, and which skills are tested?Pennsylvania nurse aide skills test (Credentia): 5 skills in 30 minutes, the skills list (bedpan and electronic BP not tested) and hand hygiene.
- North Carolina Nurse Aide I skills test: which skills are on it?North Carolina Nurse Aide I skills evaluation: 5 skills in 30 minutes, hand hygiene always included, the 23-skill list, 360° privacy rule and tolerances.
- Virginia CNA skills test: which skills, how long, and how is it scored?Virginia CNA skills evaluation: handwashing plus 4 random skills (one a measurement) in 30 minutes, manual BP only, critical steps and cut scores.
- Georgia CNA skills test: what to expect in the 30 minutesGeorgia nurse aide skills evaluation (Credentia): handwashing always, 4 random skills including one measurement, 30 minutes, corrections.
- Ohio STNA skills test: which skills are on it?Ohio STNA skill test (D&S Headmaster): 3–4 tasks in 35 minutes, one of 5 mandatory first tasks with hand washing, all key steps + 80%, the 21 tasks.
- Illinois CNA skills test list: is there a skills exam in Illinois?Illinois's state CNA competency exam (SIU Carbondale) is written. Here's how hands-on skills are evaluated in Illinois and where to find the skills list.
- Washington NAC skills test: how does it work?Washington's nursing assistant exam starts with an in-person skills test, usually set up by your training program, before the online knowledge test.
Your state's current candidate handbook is the authority on the skills list, critical steps, tolerances and time limits. We summarize it and link it; check it before test day.
What to do next
The skills test is only half of certification. Practice the written test free, or get the full timed simulator.
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).