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Delaware Certified Nursing Assistant

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Delaware CNA License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Complete Delaware-Approved CNA Training

Complete at least 75 hours of DLTCRP-approved training including supervised clinical practice. Programs must meet OBRA 1987 federal standards.

0
hours
2

Delaware DLTCRP Regulations & RegistryYou are here

Study Delaware-specific rules: DLTCRP registry maintenance (8 hrs work/24 months), 3-attempt rule within 24 months, mandatory abuse/neglect reporting, and registry permanence for substantiated findings.

10
hours
3

Patient Care & Safety Skills

Master personal care, vital signs, positioning, transfers, infection control (hand hygiene, PPE, standard precautions), fire safety (RACE/PASS), and fall prevention — high-weight areas on the Delaware exam.

30
hours
4

Clinical Skills & Written Review

Practice all 5 clinical skills (handwashing is almost always tested). Review residents' rights under OBRA, dementia care, specialized care for residents with health changes, and emergency response.

25
hours
Estimated total study time
65 hours
That's about 7 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the Delaware CNA Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
18 years old (16-17 with parental consent in some programs)
Education
High school diploma or GED recommended; not always required
Background Check
Required — criminal background check clearance required
Fingerprinting
Required as part of Delaware background screening
Additional Requirements
  • Complete a Delaware Board-approved CNA training program (minimum 75 hours per OBRA, including lab/clinical hours)
  • Must not have a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation on any state nurse aide registry
  • Must pass both written exam (60 questions, 90 min) AND clinical skills evaluation (5 skills)
  • Register with the Delaware Nurse Aide Registry via DLTCRP after passing
  • Reciprocity available for CNAs on other state registries in good standing

Delaware CNA Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

2-4 weeks after completing approved CNA training

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prometric (Delaware)

In-Person Only
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Retake Policy

Delaware allows 3 attempts within 24 months of completing training. You may retake only the portion(s) you failed (written or skills). If you fail all 3 attempts, you must retake an approved CNA training program before testing again.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam FeeVaries — contact Prometric for current Delaware CNA exam fees
Background Check$30-60 (Delaware background check and fingerprinting)
Pre-License Education$500-2,500 (Delaware CNA training programs, varies by provider)
Total Estimated Cost$530-2,560 total (training + exam + background check)
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What You'll Study

10 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide

Delaware CNA Exam Details

Delaware Certified Nursing Assistant

Administered by Delaware DLTCRP / Prometric

Official Source
70% written + 100% skills (all 5 skills)
Passing Score
60
Questions
90
Minutes
Varies (written + skills combined fee)
Exam Fee
Study time: 50-80 hours
Prerequisites: Complete a Delaware-approved CNA training program (minimum 75 hours per OBRA)
Valid for: Active with 8 hours paid work every 24 months

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Delaware DLTCRP / Prometric content outline

Physical Care Skills34%

Bathing, grooming, dressing, perineal care, transfers, positioning, oral hygiene, nail care, elimination

Basic Nursing Skills26%

Vital signs, specimen collection, wound care, restorative care, range of motion, nutrition and hydration, I&O

Specialized Care14%

Dementia care, residents with behavioral needs, end-of-life care, age-related changes

Safety & Infection Control14%

Hand hygiene, PPE, standard precautions, fire safety (RACE/PASS), fall prevention, emergency procedures

Role of the Nursing Aide12%

Residents' rights, HIPAA, DLTCRP regulations, abuse/neglect mandatory reporting, scope of practice, teamwork

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