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Key Facts: Kansas CNA Exam
100
Written Questions
KDADS K.A.R. 26-50
2 hrs
Written Time Limit
KDADS Kansas CNA Exam
75%
Written Passing Score
75/100 correct
90 hrs
Minimum Training Required
K.A.R. 26-50 (60+ class + 30+ clinical)
3
Exam Attempts (12 months)
K.A.R. 26-50
8 hrs
Paid Work per 2-Year Renewal
KDADS Registry
$20
State Exam Fee
KDADS Health Occupations Credentialing
Kansas is unique: its CNA exam is school-administered at KDADS-approved test sites, not through Prometric or Credentia. The written exam has 100 questions (2 hours) with a 75% passing score — higher than the standard 70% in most states. Kansas requires 90 hours of training (60+ classroom + 30+ clinical), exceeding the OBRA minimum. The Kansas Nurse Aide Registry is maintained by KDADS Health Occupations Credentialing at ksnurseaidregistry.org — not the Kansas Board of Nursing. Kansas also offers a Medication Aide (CMA) pathway exclusively for CNAs who complete additional KDADS-approved training. Reciprocity applicants must pass the written exam (one attempt only). Renewal: 8 hours paid work per 2 years, no fee.
About the Kansas CNA Exam
The Kansas CNA state competency exam is administered by KDADS (Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services) Health Occupations Credentialing at approved school/college test sites under K.A.R. 26-50 — unlike most states that use Prometric or Credentia. The written exam has 100 multiple-choice questions in 2 hours, requiring a 75% passing score (75/100). Kansas requires a minimum of 90 hours of training (exceeding the 75-hour federal OBRA minimum). Certification renews every 2 years with at least 8 hours of paid nurse aide work; Kansas does not charge a renewal fee. Up to 3 attempts allowed within 12 months of the first attempt.
Questions
100 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours written + ~30 min skills test
Passing Score
75% written (75/100) + 100% skills
Exam Fee
$20 state fee + ~$18 site fee (~$38-58 total) (KDADS / Health Occupations Credentialing (school-administered))
Kansas CNA Exam Content Outline
Physical Care Skills
Personal Care/ADLs: bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, nutrition/feeding, elimination, oral care. Basic Nursing Skills: vital signs (BP, temp, pulse, respirations, SpO2, pain), infection control/hand hygiene, body mechanics, safety, emergency response. Restorative: ROM exercises, ambulation, assistive devices, restorative programs
Psychosocial Care Skills
Emotional and Mental Health: therapeutic communication, behavioral needs, depression, grief/loss, dementia (Alzheimer's), sundowning, catastrophic reactions. Cultural and Spiritual Care: respecting beliefs, cultural sensitivity. Aging process: normal vs. pathological changes
Role of the Nurse Aide
Communication and Documentation: SBAR reporting, objective vs. subjective data, charting errors. Residents' Rights (OBRA): privacy, dignity, refusal, grievances, restraints. Legal & Ethical: mandatory reporting (K.S.A. 39-1401), scope of practice, delegation. Kansas-Specific: KDADS regulations (K.A.R. 26-50), Nurse Aide Registry, Trainee II status, CMA pathway, 90-hour training, 3-attempt rule, reciprocity, adult care homes
How to Pass the Kansas CNA Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75% written (75/100) + 100% skills
- Exam length: 100 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours written + ~30 min skills test
- Exam fee: $20 state fee + ~$18 site fee (~$38-58 total)
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- Complete 500+ practice questions
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- Focus on highest-weighted sections
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who administers the Kansas CNA competency exam?
Unlike most states that use national vendors like Prometric or Credentia, Kansas CNA exams are administered at KDADS-approved school or college test sites. KDADS (Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services) Health Occupations Credentialing oversees the testing program under K.A.R. 26-50. Students typically test at or near their training program location. There is a $20 state exam fee plus a ~$18 site fee (~$38-58 total). After passing, KDADS adds your name to the Kansas Nurse Aide Registry at ksnurseaidregistry.org.
How many hours of training does Kansas require for CNA?
Kansas requires a minimum of 90 hours of approved nurse aide training — exceeding the federal OBRA 1987 minimum of 75 hours. Programs typically include 60+ hours of classroom and skills lab instruction plus 30+ hours of supervised clinical practice in a healthcare setting. All programs must be approved by KDADS under K.A.R. 26-50. This 90-hour requirement ensures Kansas CNAs exceed the minimum federal training standard.
What is the Trainee II status in Kansas?
Kansas uses a 'Trainee II' status that allows students enrolled in a KDADS-approved CNA training program to work as nurse aides for up to 4 months from the date training began — while still in training and before passing the competency exam. This federal provision (modified by Kansas regulations) allows facilities to utilize trained but not yet certified individuals under supervision. Trainee II status expires if not converted to full certification within the 4-month window.
What is the Kansas Medication Aide (CMA) certification?
Kansas offers a unique Medication Aide (CMA) pathway that allows active Kansas CNAs to complete additional KDADS-approved training (typically 85+ hours) to legally administer routine oral, topical, and inhaled medications in qualifying facilities. CMAs are supervised by licensed nurses. This pathway is specific to Kansas under K.A.R. 26-50 and differs from medication aide programs in other states. CMAs may not administer IV medications or most controlled substances.
How do I renew my Kansas CNA certification?
Kansas CNA certification renews every 2 years. The only requirement is at least 8 hours of paid work performing nurse aide duties within the 2-year renewal period. Kansas does not charge a renewal fee for CNAs who meet this requirement. CNAs who have not worked as a nurse aide for 2 or more consecutive years must complete a Kansas-approved refresher course before reactivating their certification. Renewal and registry status can be checked at ksnurseaidregistry.org.
How does reciprocity work for Kansas CNA certification?
Out-of-state CNAs applying for Kansas certification through reciprocity must pass the written (knowledge) portion of the Kansas CNA competency exam — only one attempt is allowed through the reciprocity pathway. This written-exam requirement is unique to Kansas; most states offer automatic endorsement for CNAs with clean registry status. Applicants must have no findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation on any state registry. Contact KDADS Health Occupations Credentialing for the reciprocity application process.