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Kentucky State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) Competency Exam
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Complete Kentucky-Approved Nurse Aide Training Program
Complete the minimum 75-hour state-approved program (59 classroom + 16 clinical). Register for competency testing through KCTCS after completing training.
Kentucky Regulations, SRNA Registry & KCTCS Exam ProcessYou are here
Study Kentucky Board of Nursing requirements, the SRNA (State Registered Nurse Aide) designation, KCTCS exam administration process, 3-attempt rule within 6 months, KRS 209 mandatory abuse reporting, and CHFS nursing facility oversight.
Physical Care Skills — ADL & Basic Nursing (~50% of Exam)
Master ADLs (bathing, grooming, feeding, elimination) and basic nursing skills (vital signs, infection control, body mechanics, fall prevention, emergency response, wound observation). These domains represent approximately half the exam.
Role of Nurse Aide, Client Rights & Psychosocial Care
Study OBRA resident rights, KRS 209 mandatory reporting, CHFS/KBN scope of practice, therapeutic communication, dementia care, and restorative care principles.
Clinical Skills Practice
Practice all skills on the Kentucky skills checklist. You must pass 4 of 5 randomly selected skills within 30 minutes. Common skills: handwashing, blood pressure, transfers, perineal care, range of motion. Simulate the timed skills test.
Can You Take the Kentucky CNA (SRNA) Exam?
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- •Must pass both the written competency exam (75-100 questions, 2 hours) AND skills test (4 of 5 skills correct in 30 minutes)
- •Maximum 3 attempts within 6 months of completing training; must retake full training after exhausting attempts
- •Exam administered by KCTCS — Kentucky uses its own testing system, not Prometric or Credentia
- •Registry maintained by the Kentucky Board of Nursing (KBN)
- •OBRA 1987 requires all nurse aide candidates to be on the state registry before working in a Medicare/Medicaid facility
- •Renewal: must work minimum 8 paid hours as SRNA every 24-month period to maintain registry listing
- •Kentucky calls its CNAs 'State Registered Nurse Aides (SRNAs)' — not CNAs as in most other states
Kentucky CNA (SRNA) Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
2-6 weeks after completing training (schedule through KCTCS)
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
KCTCS (Kentucky Community and Technical College System) on behalf of Kentucky Board of Nursing
Retake Policy
Maximum 3 attempts within 6 months of completing training. After exhausting 3 attempts, must complete a new Kentucky-approved training program before retesting. Contact KCTCS for scheduling and retake procedures.
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What You'll Study
7 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Strategy
2 sections
Physical Care: ADLs & Daily Living
3 sections
Basic Nursing Skills I: Vitals, Infection Control & Safety
3 sections
Basic Nursing II & Restorative Care
3 sections
Psychosocial Care
2 sections
Role of the Nurse Aide
3 sections
The Skills Demonstration Test
2 sections
Kentucky CNA (SRNA) Exam Details
Kentucky State Registered Nurse Aide (SRNA) Competency Exam
Administered by KCTCS (Kentucky Community and Technical College System) / Kentucky Board of Nursing
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official KCTCS (Kentucky Community and Technical College System) / Kentucky Board of Nursing content outline
Bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, nutrition/feeding, elimination, perineal care, rest/comfort positioning
Vital signs (BP, pulse, respirations, temperature, O2 sat), infection control, PPE, fall prevention, body mechanics, wound observation, emergency response, data collection
ROM exercises, ambulation, assistive devices, self-care independence, restorative programs, pressure injury prevention
Dementia/Alzheimer's care, therapeutic communication, depression, grief, behavioral interventions, mental health support
Cultural competency, religious accommodations, spiritual support, end-of-life care
Reporting change of condition, documentation, SBAR, interprofessional communication, verbal/nonverbal
OBRA 1987 rights: dignity, privacy, right to refuse, advance directives, grievance, freedom from abuse
KRS 209 mandatory reporting, CHFS oversight, KBN SRNA registry, KCTCS exam process, scope of practice, HIPAA
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