Exam Overview
There are two parts of the NNAAP® Examination, the Written (or Oral) Examination and the Skills Evaluation. You do not need to take both on the same day unless you register for the paper-pencil written/oral exam in place of the Online exam. You must pass both exams to be issued an Alaska CNA certification.
Online Written/Oral examination
The written part of your test is comprised of seventy (70) multiple-choice questions written in English. Sample examination questions are provided in this handbook.
| Note: If you have difficulty reading English, you can take an Oral Examination instead of the Written Examination. |
The Oral Examination includes sixty (60) multiple-choice questions and ten (10) reading comprehension/word recognition questions.
| Note: If you want to take the Oral Examination, you must request it when you submit your registration form. |
See The Written (or Oral) Exam for additional information.
The Skill Evaluation
In the Skills portion of your test, you will be asked to perform five (5) randomly selected nurse aide skills. You will be rated on these skills by a Nurse Evaluator. Please review the complete listing of the skills given in the handbook. You can also review The Written (or Oral) Exam and The Skills Evaluation for more details about the NNAAP® Examination.
Self-Assessment Reading Test
A self-assessment reading test, see Self-Assessment Reading Test Sample Question, will help you decide if you should take the Oral Examination.
Assessment Program
National Nurse AIDE Assessment Program (NNAAP®)
The Nursing Home Reform Act, adopted by Congress as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1987 (OBRA ’87), was designed to improve the quality of care in long-term health care facilities and to define training and evaluation standards for nursing assistants who work in such facilities. Each state is responsible for following the terms of this federal law.
The National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP) is an examination program designed to determine minimal competency to become a certified nursing assistant in your state. The NNAAP was developed by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc., (NCSBN) to meet the nurse aide evaluation requirement of federal and state laws and regulations. Credentia is the authorized administrator of the NNAAP in your state.
The NNAAP Examination is an evaluation of nursing assistant-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. The NNAAP Examination is made up of both a Written (or Oral) Examination and a Skills Evaluation. The purpose of the NNAAP Examination is to test that you understand and can safely perform the job of an entry-level nursing assistant.