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Key Facts: Indiana CNA Exam
100
Written Questions
Ivy Tech / ISDH
80%
Passing Score Required
410 IAC 16.2
75 hrs
Training Required
30 classroom + 45 clinical (IDOH, Sept 2026)
$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. IDOH's current training-program page sets a 75-hour minimum (30 classroom + 45 clinical); an older IDOH certification page still says 105 hours.
Sample Indiana CNA Practice Questions
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1Which agency oversees the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry (INAR) and sets statewide CNA certification standards?
2How many questions are on the Indiana CNA written knowledge test, and what score is required to pass?
3Who administers the CNA competency evaluation (testing) in Indiana as of 2026?
4As of January 1, 2025, what is the fee for the Indiana CNA competency evaluation when a candidate takes BOTH the written and skills tests?
5Under Indiana regulations, within how many years after completing an ISDH-approved CNA training program must a candidate pass the competency evaluation?
6A CNA in Indiana witnesses a resident being verbally abused by a coworker. Under Indiana law, the CNA is required to:
7An Indiana CNA notices a resident has developed a Stage 2 pressure ulcer that was not present yesterday. What is the FIRST action the CNA should take?
8How often must an Indiana CNA renew their certification to remain active on the Indiana Nurse Aide Registry?
9When assisting a resident with a complete bed bath, which body area should be cleaned LAST?
10A resident with right-sided paralysis (hemiplegia) needs help getting dressed. The CNA should:
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 (90 minutes) requiring 80% to pass, plus an untimed skills test of hand hygiene plus 4 randomly selected skills. Indiana requires at least 75 hours of approved training (30 classroom + 45 clinical) before testing.
Exam sponsor: Ivy Tech Community College (CNA/QMA Central Testing Office) / Indiana ISDH. The requirements and fees below concern the certification or admission exam, separate from our free practice resources.
Questions
100 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes written + untimed skills test (hand hygiene + 4 skills)
Passing Score
80% written (80/100) + 100% skills steps
Reported exam pass rate: ~75%. Indiana ISDH estimated first-time pass rate This describes exam candidates, not OpenExamPrep users or results from using our resources. Exam sponsor website
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Our practice resources: topics covered
We aim to reflect publicly available exam outlines and topic information in our study resources. Coverage, format, and difficulty may differ from the actual exam, and we cannot guarantee that every detail is accurate or current. Confirm exam requirements, fees, and policies with the official exam sponsor.
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
Preparing for the Indiana CNA Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 80% written (80/100) + 100% skills steps
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 90 minutes written + untimed skills test (hand hygiene + 4 skills)
- Exam / certification fees: $100 (both tests); $90 (one test only) Official sources
Using Our Practice Resources
- Work through all 513 available questions
- Review every answer and explanation
- Track weak areas and revisit them
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Indiana CNA: Suggested Study Strategy
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. You have 90 minutes for the written exam; the skills exam is untimed.
What are Indiana's CNA training requirements?
Indiana requires a state-approved CNA training program of at least 75 hours: at least 30 classroom hours and 45 clinical hours, of which up to 21 may be in a lab and at least 24 must be in a licensed comprehensive long-term care facility (IDOH training-program page, updated Sept 1, 2026; an older IDOH certification page still says 105 hours). 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).