Free Colorado CNA Exam Prep
Colorado Certified Nursing Assistant
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Colorado CNA License: Complete Roadmap
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Complete Colorado-Approved CNA Training
Complete 75+ hours of DPO-approved training covering theory, lab skills, and supervised clinical practice at a Colorado healthcare facility.
Colorado Regulations & DPO RequirementsYou are here
Study Colorado-specific rules: Credentia as testing vendor, 2-year renewal with 8-hour minimum paid work requirement, Colorado Board of Nursing oversight, and mandatory reporting to CDHS Adult Protective Services.
Patient Care & Safety Skills
Master personal care, vital signs, positioning, transfers, infection control (hand hygiene, PPE, standard precautions), fire safety (RACE), and fall prevention.
Clinical Skills & Written Review
Practice all 22 clinical skills (hand washing is always tested; 4 others chosen randomly). Review residents' rights, dementia care, Colorado MOST form (advance directives), and emergency response.
Can You Take the Colorado CNA Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Training program must be approved by the Colorado Board of Nursing
- •Must pass both written test (60 questions, 90 min) AND clinical skills evaluation (5 randomly selected skills)
- •Background check must be clear; criminal history reviewed case-by-case (does not automatically disqualify)
- •Candidates with 5 semester hours of nursing fundamentals on their transcript may challenge the exam without completing a program
- •Military members and spouses may be eligible for fee and CE exemptions under Section 12-70-102 CRS
Colorado CNA Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
2-4 weeks after completing training (Credentia testing sites available statewide in Colorado)
From start to license in hand
Retake Policy
Colorado allows up to 3 attempts within 24 months of completing training. You retake only the failed portion (written or skills). After 3 failures, you must complete a new approved training program.
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What You'll Study
17 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Colorado CNA Exam Path
3 sections
Scoring, Registry, and Renewal
3 sections
Role, Scope, and the Health-Care Team
3 sections
Communication
3 sections
Client Rights
3 sections
Legal, Ethical, and Reporting Duties
3 sections
Infection Control
3 sections
Safety and Emergency Procedures
3 sections
Vital Signs and Data Collection
3 sections
Therapeutic and Technical Procedures
3 sections
Hygiene and Grooming
3 sections
Dressing, Foot Care, Rest, and Comfort
3 sections
Nutrition and Hydration
3 sections
Elimination
3 sections
Mobility, Transfers, and Restorative Care
3 sections
Psychosocial Care and Dementia
3 sections
Skills Evaluation and Written Integration
3 sections
Colorado CNA Exam Details
Colorado Certified Nursing Assistant
Administered by Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO) / Credentia
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations (DPO) / Credentia content outline
Activities of daily living, basic nursing skills (vital signs, positioning, transfers), restorative skills, and infection control
Emotional and mental health needs, spiritual and cultural care, dementia care, behavioral interventions
Communication, documentation, residents' rights, legal & ethical behavior, scope of practice, healthcare team membership
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What's Next After the Colorado CNA?
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