CNA Online Training Modules

Learn the essential skills for CNA certification. Review modules and practice questions with answers to prepare for your exam and clinicals.

How to Get Your CNA Certification (Fast, High-Level)

1

Check your state's requirements

Most states require 60–100+ classroom hours and 16–40 clinical hours, plus a written and skills exam. Confirm exact rules here:

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2

Study the core knowledge online (free)

Use our free modules to learn infection control, safety, basic nursing skills, personal care, communication, dementia care, and more.

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3

Practice with quizzes until you score ≥ 85%

Each module includes many multiple‑choice questions. Aim for 85%+ before you schedule your exam.

4

Enroll in a state‑approved program

Pick a free or sponsored program near you (often at community colleges or healthcare systems). Complete the classroom + clinical hours.

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5

Schedule and pass your state exam

Register with your state’s testing provider (e.g., Prometric, Credentia, Pearson VUE). Take the written and skills test.

6

Get listed and apply for jobs

After you pass, you’ll be added to your state’s CNA registry. Update your resume and start applying to hospitals, nursing homes, and home health agencies.

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Infection Control

Proper hand hygiene, PPE use, standard and transmission-based precautions, and environmental cleaning to prevent the spread of infection.

2–3 hours 4 objectives 4 Q&A

Safety and Emergency Procedures

Prevent accidents, use body mechanics, fall prevention, fire safety (RACE/PASS), and emergency response in healthcare settings.

1.5–2 hours 4 objectives 4 Q&A

Basic Nursing Skills

Vital signs, intake and output, height/weight, pain reporting, and accurate documentation and reporting.

2–3 hours 4 objectives 4 Q&A

Personal Care Skills

Bathing, grooming, oral care, toileting, dressing, feeding, and assisting with ADLs while preserving dignity and independence.

2 hours 4 objectives 4 Q&A

Communication, Dignity, and Resident Rights

Therapeutic communication, cultural sensitivity, confidentiality (HIPAA), and promotion of resident rights and independence.

1.5 hours 4 objectives 4 Q&A

Restorative Care and Dementia Care

Range-of-motion, positioning, pressure ulcer prevention, and person-centered dementia care with behavior management strategies.

2 hours 4 objectives 4 Q&A

How to Use These Modules

Start with Infection Control and Safety, then build up to Basic Nursing Skills and Personal Care. Review objectives first, then test yourself with the practice questions.

  • Skim objectives to know what is expected on exam day
  • Answer questions before revealing answers to check your understanding
  • Practice skills in lab or with supervision whenever possible
  • Always follow your state's scope of practice and facility policies