Free Georgia CNA Exam Prep
Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant Competency Examination
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Georgia CNA License: Complete Roadmap
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Complete Georgia DCH-Approved CNA Training
Complete the minimum 85-hour state-approved nurse aide training program (at least 24 clinical hours in a nursing home). Register with Credentia at credentia.com/test-takers/ga to schedule your examination.
Georgia Regulations & Registry RequirementsYou are here
Study Georgia-specific requirements: DCH regulatory authority, Alliant Health Solutions registry management, 85-hour training requirement, 8-hour biennial renewal, 3-attempt/1-year rule, employer fee obligation, mandatory abuse reporting to DCH, and substantiated findings process.
Physical Care Skills & Basic Nursing (64% of Exam)
Focus on the largest content area: ADLs (22%), basic nursing skills (35%), and restorative/self-care (7%). Practice vital signs, transfers, positioning, ROM exercises, catheter care, wound observation, and nutrition assistance techniques.
Psychosocial Care Skills (10% of Exam)
Study emotional and mental health needs (8%) and spiritual/cultural needs (2%). Focus on dementia care, depression recognition, therapeutic communication, end-of-life care, and cultural competence.
Role of the Nurse Aide (26% of Exam)
Master the four sub-domains: communication (7%), client rights (8%), legal and ethical behavior (5%), and member of the health care team (6%). Know HIPAA, OBRA '87, abuse reporting, scope of practice, and care planning roles.
Clinical Skills Practice
Practice the 5 clinical skills you may be tested on, with hand washing always included. Common tested skills: bed bath, vital signs, transfers, ROM, catheter care, perineal care, wound care observation. Know every step of each skill checklist.
Can You Take the Georgia CNA Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Must pass both the Written/Oral Examination (60 questions, 90 min) AND the Clinical Skills Evaluation (5 randomly selected skills including hand washing)
- •Maximum 3 attempts within 1 year of completing training; must retake full training program after exhausting attempts or exceeding 1-year window
- •Georgia Nurse Aide Registry managed by Alliant Health Solutions under Georgia DCH authority
- •Registry renewal every 24 months: must demonstrate at least 8 paid hours of nurse aide work under a licensed nurse (RN or LPN) supervision
- •No grace period after registry expiration — working with an expired listing is illegal
- •Nursing homes are required by federal law and Georgia regulations to pay all exam fees for their nurse aide employees
- •Reciprocity available for CNAs with active unencumbered listing in another state — apply through Alliant Health Solutions
- •Substantiated findings of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation are permanently noted on the Georgia registry and shared with other states
- •In-service training: nursing homes must provide at least 12 hours of annual in-service training per OBRA requirements
Georgia CNA Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
2-6 weeks after completing training (schedule through Credentia)
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
Credentia (on behalf of Georgia DCH / Alliant Health Solutions)
Retake Policy
Maximum 3 attempts within 1 year of completing training. After exhausting 3 attempts or exceeding 1 year, must complete a full Georgia DCH-approved nurse aide training program again before retesting. Contact Credentia at 888-204-6249.
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What You'll Study
7 chapters covering everything you need to pass
The Nurse Aide Role and Communication
3 sections
Residents' Rights, Legal and Ethical Care
2 sections
Basic Nursing Skills
5 sections
Personal Care and Activities of Daily Living
4 sections
Mobility, Positioning, and Restorative Care
3 sections
Psychosocial, Cognitive, and End-of-Life Care
3 sections
Clinical Skills Evaluation and Exam Strategy
3 sections
Georgia CNA Exam Details
Georgia Certified Nursing Assistant Competency Examination
Administered by Credentia / Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Credentia / Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH) content outline
Bathing, grooming, oral hygiene, dressing (weak side first), perineal care, elimination care, fluid management, nutrition assistance
Vital signs, positioning, transfers, ROM, I&O, wound observation, oxygen safety, catheter care, body mechanics, elastic stockings
Restorative programs, maximizing independence, assistive devices, aging changes, contracture prevention, prosthetic care
Depression, dementia, sundowning, grief, end-of-life care, behavioral interventions, suicidal ideation reporting
Cultural competence, religious accommodation, spiritual support, life review
Therapeutic communication, documentation, shift report, HIPAA, hearing/vision accommodations
Privacy, dignity, right to refuse, advance directives, HIPAA, grievance process, ombudsman, right to intimacy
Georgia DCH regulations, Alliant Health Solutions registry, mandatory abuse reporting, financial exploitation, OBRA '87
Interdisciplinary team, delegation, care planning, chain of command, incident reports
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What's Next After the Georgia CNA?
After passing the Georgia CNA, you can pursue these career paths
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Many Georgia CNAs advance to LPN by completing a Georgia-approved LPN program (12-18 months) and passing the NCLEX-PN.
Certified Medication Aide (CMA)
Georgia CNAs can complete additional state-approved medication aide training to administer certain medications under nurse supervision.
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Georgia CNAs often transition to home health care. High demand driven by aging population and preference for home-based care.
Registered Nurse (RN)
With additional education (ADN or BSN program), CNAs can become RNs. Georgia has multiple bridge programs for working CNAs.
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