Iowa CNA State Testing

Health Tech Associates – West Des Moines, Iowa

This is the final step to be listed on the Iowa Direct Care Worker Registry and begin working as a Certified Nurse Aide.

• Skills testing administered by a qualified RN evaluator
• Private, simulated testing environment with required equipment provided
• Direct submission of results to the Iowa Direct Care Worker Registry

• 60 question multiple choice exam administered on a computer
• Testers may request questions to be read via headset audio. Requests must be made at the time of registration.
• Testers will have 60 minutes to complete 60 multiple choice questions

• Skills testing is $135 
• Written testing $85
• Payment is due at the time of registration

• A valid photo ID (state ID, driver’s license, or school-issued ID)
• Professional attire (scrubs or similar)
   

Please arrive 15 minutes early. Late arrivals may not be admitted.

• The CNA test may only be attempted three times per Iowa law
• Both tests must be must be passed within 365 days to be reported to the nurse aide registry.
• All participants are required to sign a confidentiality agreement upon arrival