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Key Facts: Michigan CNA Exam
$125
Exam Fee (MI)
Headmaster
75
Written Questions
Headmaster
75%
Written Passing Score
56/75 questions
60 min
Written Time Limit
Headmaster
75 hrs
Min. Training Required
Michigan LARA
3 attempts
Max Retakes per Section
Headmaster MI
The Michigan CNA exam is administered by Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies) and costs $125 for the combined written and skills test. Michigan requires a minimum 75-hour LARA-approved training program. The exam has two parts: written knowledge test (75 questions, 60 min, 75% to pass) and clinical skills test (5 skills, 30 min). Maximum 3 attempts per test section before needing to repeat training. Michigan CNAs must report abuse/neglect to Michigan Adult Protective Services immediately at 1-855-444-3911. Certification requires working at least 1 paid hour every 2 years.
About the Michigan CNA Exam
The Michigan CNA exam certifies nursing assistants to provide basic patient care in Michigan. Administered by Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies) under the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), it includes a 75-question written knowledge test and a 5-skill clinical demonstration.
Questions
75 scored questions
Time Limit
60 min written + 30 min skills test
Passing Score
75% written + 100% skills
Exam Fee
$125 (Headmaster (D&S) / Michigan LARA)
Michigan CNA Exam Content Outline
Personal Care Skills (ADLs)
Bathing, grooming, dressing, perineal care, oral hygiene, nail/foot care, elimination assistance
Basic Nursing Skills
Vital signs, ROM, positioning, transfers, nutrition, hydration, I&O, body mechanics
Infection Control
Hand hygiene, PPE, standard/transmission-based precautions, isolation, bloodborne pathogens
Safety & Emergency
Fall prevention, fire safety (RACE/PASS), body mechanics, restraint alternatives, choking response
Role & Responsibilities
Scope of practice, delegation, professionalism, Michigan LARA regulations
Communication
Therapeutic communication, documentation, SBAR reporting, HIPAA
Resident Rights
OBRA rights, privacy, dignity, right to refuse, advance directives
Mental Health & Psychosocial
Depression, dementia, Alzheimer's, behavioral interventions, validation therapy
Aging & Restorative Care
Normal aging changes, restorative programs, assistive devices, contracture prevention
How to Pass the Michigan CNA Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 75% written + 100% skills
- Exam length: 75 questions
- Time limit: 60 min written + 30 min skills test
- Exam fee: $125
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 Michigan CNA exam?
Michigan CNA exams are administered by Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies) under contract with the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). You register and schedule through hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/michigan/.
How much does the Michigan CNA exam cost?
The Michigan CNA exam costs $125 for the combined written and skills test, paid through Headmaster. Training program costs vary from $500 to $2,000 depending on the institution.
What score do I need to pass the Michigan CNA exam?
You need 75% on the written test (56 out of 75 questions correct) and must pass all critical steps on the clinical skills test. Michigan has a higher written passing score than many states which require only 70%.
How many attempts do I get on the Michigan CNA exam?
Michigan allows a maximum of 3 attempts per test section (written and skills are separate). After exhausting 3 attempts on either section, you must repeat your LARA-approved training program before retesting.
What are the Michigan CNA reporting requirements?
Michigan CNAs are mandatory reporters of abuse and neglect. You must report suspected abuse/neglect to Michigan Adult Protective Services immediately at 1-855-444-3911. Failure to report can result in criminal charges and loss of certification.