Question 1
A new resident's family brings her favorite quilt and family photos from home. What should the nurse aide do?
How much does the CNA exam cost?
Each state sets its own fee. In Pennsylvania the written and skills exams cost $135 together; in Georgia they cost $130. A nursing home that employs you must pay these fees under federal law.
| Pennsylvania, both parts | $135 |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania retake | $50 written or oral, $85 skills |
| Georgia, both parts | $130 |
| Georgia, one part | $35 written, oral or Spanish; $95 skills |
Who pays
The Pennsylvania and Georgia handbooks both say nursing homes must pay the exam fees for their nurse aide employees, including retakes. Pennsylvania's handbook adds that a nurse aide hired, or offered a job, within 12 months of finishing a program is repaid training and testing costs in two halves as hours are worked.
Refunds and payment
Fees are not refundable in Pennsylvania or California. You pay through your Credentia account by card or with a voucher bought by a training program or sponsor.
Other states
California's handbook lists fees in a table we could not read as text, so we do not give a figure. Check your own state's handbook on credentia.com before you apply.
Try 3 questions
Question 2
A client is on a clear liquid diet. Which item may the nurse aide serve?
Question 3
Which pulse rate is within the normal range for a resting adult?
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Questions people ask
How much is the CNA test in Pennsylvania?
$135 for the written (or oral) exam and skills evaluation together. A retake costs $50 for the written or oral exam and $85 for the skills evaluation.
How much is the CNA test in Georgia?
$130 for both parts, or $35 for the written, oral or Spanish exam alone and $95 for the skills exam alone.
Do I have to pay for the CNA exam myself?
Not if you work for a nursing home: the Pennsylvania and Georgia handbooks say the nursing home must pay.