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Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

CNAs are the entry-level credential for bedside nursing care. Unlike medical assistants, CNAs typically work under RN or LPN supervision and focus on ADLs, hygiene, mobility, and vital signs in inpatient and long-term-care environments. ExamReady maintains a separate CNA site because the scope of practice, exam content, and state regulatory framework are distinct from the CCMA.

$80 - $200 depending on state

Cost

2 years (state-dependent)

Validity

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Difficulty

Annual in-service or continuing-education hours set by the state board of nursing; some states require recertification by exam after lapses.

Renewal

Who is this credential for?

Direct-care staff who assist patients with activities of daily living in skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and home-health settings under the direction of a licensed nurse.

Renewal requirements

Annual in-service or continuing-education hours set by the state board of nursing; some states require recertification by exam after lapses.

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