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Key Facts: Connecticut CNA Exam
60
Written Questions
Prometric / CT DPH
90 min
Written Time Limit
Prometric
70%
Written Passing Score
42/60 questions
5 skills
Clinical Skills Test
Hand Hygiene + 4 random
100 hrs
Training Required
CT DPH (vs. 75-hr federal min)
$118
Combined Exam Fee
Prometric
2 years
Renewal Period
CT DPH Registry
8 hrs/yr
Annual In-Service Required
CT DPH
Connecticut's CNA certification exam is administered by Prometric under the oversight of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH). Connecticut requires 100 hours of training (25 more than the federal OBRA minimum), making it one of the more rigorous state training requirements. The written exam has 60 questions in 90 minutes; the skills test requires Hand Hygiene plus 4 randomly selected clinical skills. CNAs must renew every 2 years and complete 8 hours of annual in-service training. The DPH maintains the Connecticut Nursing Assistant Registry and investigates all abuse complaints.
About the Connecticut CNA Exam
The Connecticut CNA exam is administered by Prometric on behalf of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH). It consists of a 60-question written test (90 min) and a clinical skills test (5 skills: mandatory Hand Hygiene + 4 random). Connecticut requires a minimum of 100 training hours — higher than the federal 75-hour OBRA minimum. Passing both parts adds you to the Connecticut DPH Nursing Assistant Registry.
Questions
60 scored questions
Time Limit
90 minutes written + skills test (5 skills)
Passing Score
70% written + 100% skills
Exam Fee
$118 (both parts combined) (Prometric / Connecticut DPH)
Connecticut CNA Exam Content Outline
Physical Care Skills
ADLs (14%): bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, feeding, positioning. Basic Nursing (39%): vital signs, infection control, safety, emergency response, wound care. Restorative (8%): ROM, ambulation, assistive devices, restorative programs
Psychosocial Care Skills
Mental/Emotional Health (11%): therapeutic communication, behavioral needs, cognitive impairment, depression. Spiritual/Cultural (2%): respecting individual beliefs, cultural sensitivity, and spiritual needs
Role of the Nurse Aide
Communication (8%): reporting, documentation, interprofessional teamwork. Client Rights (7%): OBRA rights, privacy, dignity, advance directives, MOLST. Legal & Ethical (3%): mandatory reporting, CT DPH abuse timelines, scope of practice. Healthcare Team (8%): delegation, care planning, CT registry requirements, in-service obligations
How to Pass the Connecticut CNA Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 70% written + 100% skills
- Exam length: 60 questions
- Time limit: 90 minutes written + skills test (5 skills)
- Exam fee: $118 (both parts combined)
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who administers the Connecticut CNA exam?
Prometric administers the Connecticut Nurse Aide Competency Exam on behalf of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH). The combined fee is $118 for both the written and skills tests. The written exam has 60 questions in 90 minutes; the clinical skills test requires you to perform Hand Hygiene (mandatory) plus 4 randomly selected skills. After passing both parts, you are added to the Connecticut DPH Nursing Assistant Registry.
How many training hours does Connecticut require for CNA?
Connecticut requires a minimum of 100 hours of state-approved CNA training — 25 hours more than the federal OBRA 1987 minimum of 75 hours. Training must include both classroom/lab instruction and supervised clinical practice in a healthcare facility. Programs must be approved by the Connecticut DPH. This higher standard reflects Connecticut's commitment to nursing assistant competency.
How do I renew my Connecticut CNA certification?
Connecticut CNAs must renew their certification every 2 years through the DPH Nursing Assistant Registry. To maintain active status, you must work at least 8 hours of paid nursing or nursing-related services during the renewal period AND complete 8 hours of annual in-service training each year. If your certification lapses, you may need to complete additional training or re-test before returning to work as a CNA.
What is a MOLST form and why does Connecticut use it?
Connecticut uses the MOLST (Medical Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment) form — equivalent to what other states call POLST. A MOLST is a physician-signed medical order that documents a patient's end-of-life treatment preferences, including CPR, hospitalization, and artificial nutrition decisions. As a Connecticut CNA, you must honor a patient's MOLST just like any other physician order and report its existence to your charge nurse when providing care.
What are Connecticut's CNA abuse reporting requirements?
Connecticut CNAs are mandatory reporters under state law. You must report suspected — not just confirmed — abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation to your charge nurse immediately. In Connecticut, facilities must report allegations to the DPH within 24 hours. The DPH investigates all complaints. A substantiated finding of abuse results in a permanent notation on the Connecticut registry, barring you from working in any Medicare/Medicaid certified facility in the US.
Can I transfer my CNA certification to Connecticut?
If you hold an active CNA certification in another state with no findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation, you may apply for reciprocity to the Connecticut DPH Nursing Assistant Registry. Contact the DPH directly for the current reciprocity application form and requirements. You will not need to retest if your out-of-state registry status is active and in good standing.