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Mississippi Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

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Mississippi CNA License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to organize your licensing and exam preparation

1

Complete CNA Training

Complete a Mississippi state-approved CNA training program covering nursing fundamentals, patient care, and clinical skills.

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2

Basic Nursing & Infection ControlYou are here

Master the two largest content areas: vital signs, positioning, transfers, plus standard precautions and hand hygiene (30 of the 70 items when combined with Safety).

20
hours
3

Safety & Communication

Study fall prevention, body mechanics, fire safety (RACE), and therapeutic communication techniques (15 of the 70 items combined).

15
hours
4

Resident Rights & Role

Review OBRA resident rights, scope of practice, delegation, and the 120-day employment rule.

10
hours
5

Practice Exams & Skills Review

Complete timed practice tests targeting 73%+ scores. Re-walk every Mississippi task step list and memorize the bolded key steps and measurement tolerances.

15
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Estimated total study time
60 hours
That's about 6 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the Mississippi CNA Exam?

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Age
16+ years old
Education
High school diploma or equivalent recommended
Background Check
Required — Mississippi requires background screening for nurse aide training and employment
Fingerprinting
May be required by employer or training program
Additional Requirements
  • Complete a Mississippi state-approved nurse aide training program of at least 75 clock hours, including at least 16 hours of supervised practical training
  • Pass the 70-item Headmaster knowledge exam at 73% or better (at least 52 correct)
  • Pass the Manual Demonstration Skill Test: at least 80% of the steps on each assigned task and no missed bolded key steps
  • 3 attempts within 24 months of training completion (or within 120 days of hire for facility-trained candidates)

Mississippi CNA Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

2-4 weeks after training completion (typical study period)

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

3 attempts within 24 months of training completion to pass both knowledge and skills exams. After 3 failed attempts, must complete a new training program. Can retake failed components only.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$35 knowledge / $100 skill test ($135 both; $45 for the audio knowledge exam)
Application Fee$0
Background Check$25-50 (varies by employer/program)
Pre-License Education$500-2,000 (CNA training program, varies by institution)
Total Estimated Cost$560-2,185 (training + exam + background check)
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Mississippi CNA Exam Details

Mississippi Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

Administered by Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies) / Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH)

Official Source
73% or better on the 70-item knowledge exam (at least 52 correct); skill test scored task by task
Passing Score
70
Questions
60
Minutes
$35 (knowledge) / $100 (skill test) / $135 both; audio knowledge exam $45
Exam Fee
Study time: 40-80 hours
Prerequisites: Complete a Mississippi state-approved CNA training program
Valid for: 2 years — renewal requires at least 8 consecutive hours of paid nurse aide work during the 24-month period

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Headmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies) / Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) content outline

Basic Nursing Skills11 of 70 items (15.7%)

Vital signs, positioning, transfers, range of motion, nutrition, hydration, elimination, skin care

Infection Control10 of 70 items (14.3%)

Standard precautions, hand hygiene, PPE, transmission-based precautions, bloodborne pathogens

Safety9 of 70 items (12.9%)

Fall prevention, body mechanics, safe transfers, fire safety (RACE), emergency response

Communication6 of 70 items (8.6%)

Therapeutic communication, active listening, cultural sensitivity, reporting observations

Resident Rights5 of 70 items (7.1%)

OBRA rights, dignity and privacy, informed consent, grievance procedures, HIPAA

Role and Responsibility5 of 70 items (7.1%)

Scope of practice, delegation, professional boundaries, ethical behavior, 120-day rule

Personal Care5 of 70 items (7.1%)

Bathing, grooming, oral care, dressing, perineal care, bed making, assistive devices

Disease Process5 of 70 items (7.1%)

Common conditions: diabetes, heart disease, stroke, respiratory disorders, cognitive impairment

Mental Health4 of 70 items (5.7%)

Depression, anxiety, dementia, behavioral symptoms, therapeutic approaches

Data Collection4 of 70 items (5.7%)

Vital signs technique, height/weight, intake/output, observation skills

Care Impaired3 of 70 items (4.3%)

Dementia care, developmental disabilities, sensory impairments, behavioral management

Aging Process and Restorative Care3 of 70 items (4.3%)

Normal aging changes, restorative nursing, rehabilitation principles, maintaining function

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