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Key Facts: Indiana CNA Exam
100
Written Questions
Ivy Tech / ISDH
80%
Passing Score Required
410 IAC 16.2
105 hrs
Training Required
75 clinical + 30 classroom
$100
Exam Fee (Both Tests)
As of Jan 1, 2025
2 yrs
INAR Renewal Period
ISDH
8 hrs
Paid Work to Renew
INAR requirement
Indiana uses Ivy Tech Community College as its exam administrator — one of only a handful of states that does not use Prometric or Headmaster. This also means Indiana's written exam is 100 questions (vs. 60-75 for most states) with an 80% passing bar. The Indiana Nurse Aide Registry (INAR) is maintained by ISDH under 410 IAC 16.2. CNAs must renew every 2 years and must have completed at least 8 paid hours of nursing work during that period. Indiana's 105-hour training requirement exceeds the 75-hour federal minimum.
About the Indiana CNA Exam
The Indiana CNA exam is a two-part competency test administered by Ivy Tech Community College under ISDH oversight per 410 IAC 16.2. The written portion is 100 multiple-choice questions (2 hours) requiring 80% to pass, plus a clinical skills demonstration of 5 randomly selected skills requiring 100% accuracy. Indiana requires 105 hours of approved training (75 clinical + 30 classroom) before testing.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours written + skills test (5 skills)
Passing Score
80% written (80/100) + 100% skills steps
Exam Fee
$100 (both tests); $90 (one test only) (Ivy Tech Community College (CNA/QMA Central Testing Office) / Indiana ISDH)
Indiana CNA Exam Content Outline
Basic Nursing Skills
Vital signs, catheter care, oxygen use, specimen collection, wound care, observation and reporting
Personal Care Skills
Bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, dressing, toileting, perineal care, AM/PM care routines
Role, Responsibility & ISDH Regulations
410 IAC 16.2, INAR requirements, scope of practice, mandated reporting, ISDH oversight
Safety & Emergency
Fall prevention, fire safety (RACE/PASS), restraints, emergency procedures, disaster response
Infection Control
Standard precautions, PPE, hand hygiene, transmission-based precautions, outbreak reporting
Communication & Documentation
Medical terminology, charting, HIPAA, end-of-shift reporting, interdisciplinary team
Mental Health & Psychosocial
Resident rights, dignity, psychosocial needs, cognitive impairment, dementia care
Restorative Care & Aging
ROM exercises, ambulation, aging changes, rehabilitation goals, assistive devices
How to Pass the Indiana CNA Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 80% written (80/100) + 100% skills steps
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours written + skills test (5 skills)
- Exam fee: $100 (both tests); $90 (one test only)
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 Indiana CNA exam?
Indiana is unique: the CNA competency exam is administered by Ivy Tech Community College through its CNA/QMA Central Testing Office, not by Prometric or Headmaster as in most states. This is authorized by the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) under 410 IAC 16.2.
How many questions are on the Indiana CNA written exam?
The Indiana CNA written exam has 100 multiple-choice questions — more than most states (which typically use 60-75 questions). You must answer at least 80 questions correctly (80%) to pass. The exam is 2 hours long.
What are Indiana's CNA training requirements?
Indiana requires a minimum of 105 hours of state-approved CNA training: 75 hours of clinical (hands-on) experience and 30 hours of classroom instruction. This exceeds the federal OBRA minimum of 75 hours total. You must complete training before you can test at Ivy Tech.
How do I maintain my Indiana CNA certification?
Indiana CNAs must renew their registration every 2 years with ISDH. To renew, you must have worked at least 8 paid hours as a nursing aide during the 2-year period. The Indiana Nurse Aide Registry (INAR) is maintained by ISDH and tracks both active certifications and abuse/neglect findings.
What is the INAR and how does it affect Indiana CNAs?
The Indiana Nurse Aide Registry (INAR) is maintained by ISDH under 410 IAC 16.2. All CNAs must be listed on the INAR to work legally in Indiana long-term care facilities. The INAR also records substantiated abuse, neglect, or misappropriation findings, which can permanently bar someone from working as a CNA.
How do I report abuse as an Indiana CNA?
Indiana CNAs are mandatory reporters. Suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident must be reported immediately to: (1) your supervisor, and (2) Adult Protective Services (APS) and/or ISDH. Residents in long-term care facilities may also contact the Indiana Long-Term Care Ombudsman, which operates under the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration (FSSA).