Nurse Aide Skills State Competency Test

The Nurse Aid Knowledge Exam is the computer portion of the CNA State Exam Process. The test is multiple choice, competency based, and you have up to two hours to complete. A score of 70% of higher is required to be successful and to be eligible for the Iowa Direct Care Worker Registry. Registry placement in Iowa also requires 70% or greater on the CNA State Skills Exam. (Both tests are required and taken separately.) Registration must include SSN. Student must bring a valid photo ID to testing. The student must arrive by the beginning time to be eligible to test.