Free Montana CNA Exam Prep
Montana Certified Nursing Assistant
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Complete DPHHS-Approved CNA Training
Enroll in and complete a Montana DPHHS-approved CNA training program (minimum 75 hours following OBRA federal requirements). Programs are offered through community colleges, nursing facilities, and vocational schools statewide.
Basic Nursing Skills & Personal CareYou are here
Master basic nursing skills (15%) and personal care (10%) — together making up 25% of the exam. Focus on vital signs, body mechanics, transfers, repositioning, bathing sequences, catheter care, and proper documentation.
Infection Control & Safety
Study hand hygiene (20+ seconds), PPE donning/doffing sequence, standard precautions, isolation categories, fall prevention, fire safety (RACE/PASS), and emergency response. These two domains total 18% of the exam.
Montana-Specific Regulations & Resident Rights
Focus on DPHHS regulations, mandatory reporting under Montana Adult Protective Services law, BOUNDS portal registration, registry requirements, OBRA resident rights, HIPAA, and the Montana Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.
Clinical Skills Practice
Practice all clinical skills from the Headmaster skills list. Know every step — handwashing is typically always included. Simulate the 25-minute skills test. Missing critical steps may result in automatic failure for that skill.
Can You Take the Montana CNA Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Must complete DPHHS-approved training before scheduling the exam
- •Must pass BOTH Written Knowledge Test (72 questions, 90 min, 75%) AND Clinical Skills Test (5 skills, 25 min)
- •Maximum 3 attempts within 6 months of training completion; must retrain if exhausted
- •Written exam fee: $20; Audio exam fee: $31; Skills exam fee: $77
- •After passing, Headmaster reports results to DPHHS for registry listing via BOUNDS portal
- •Renewal every 2 years requires at least 8 hours of paid nursing-related services
Montana CNA Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
2-6 weeks after completing training (schedule through Headmaster/TMU)
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
Headmaster / D&S Diversified Technologies (on behalf of Montana DPHHS)
Retake Policy
Maximum 3 attempts within 6 months of training completion. After 3 failed attempts on either portion, must complete an additional DPHHS-approved CNA training program before retesting. Each retake requires scheduling through Headmaster and paying the applicable test fee.
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What You'll Study
14 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Overview
4 sections
Safety
4 sections
Infection Control
3 sections
Personal Care
4 sections
Communication
3 sections
Resident Rights
3 sections
Role and Responsibility
4 sections
Basic Nursing Skills
4 sections
Data Collection and Reporting
2 sections
Disease Process
3 sections
Mental Health and Psychosocial Care
3 sections
Care of the Cognitively Impaired
3 sections
Older Adult Growth and Development
2 sections
The Montana Clinical Skills Test
4 sections
Montana CNA Exam Details
Montana Certified Nursing Assistant
Administered by Headmaster / D&S Diversified Technologies (Montana DPHHS)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Headmaster / D&S Diversified Technologies (Montana DPHHS) content outline
Vital signs, ROM, transfers, positioning, nutrition, I&O, wound observation, body mechanics, assistive devices, data collection and reporting
Fall prevention, fire safety (RACE/PASS), body mechanics, restraint alternatives, emergency response, disaster preparedness, OSHA standards
Hand hygiene (20+ seconds), PPE selection and use, standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, isolation categories, biohazard handling
Bathing, grooming, dressing, perineal care, oral hygiene, nail/foot care, elimination, catheter care, bed making
Scope of practice, DPHHS regulations, mandatory reporting (abuse/neglect), professionalism, supervision, BOUNDS portal, registry requirements
Therapeutic communication, documentation, reporting changes, SBAR, HIPAA, language access, interdisciplinary team communication
OBRA rights, privacy/dignity, right to refuse, advance directives, HIPAA, Montana Long-Term Care Ombudsman, grievance process
Dementia/Alzheimer's care, validation therapy, wandering prevention, sundowning management, behavior management, redirection techniques
Depression, anxiety, grief, behavioral intervention strategies, therapeutic communication, end-of-life support
Vital sign measurement, observation and reporting, intake/output, weight monitoring, skin assessment, recognizing abnormalities
Common chronic conditions (HTN, diabetes, COPD, CHF), stroke signs (FAST), diabetic emergencies, wound care, skin breakdown prevention
Normal aging changes, psychosocial needs, Erikson's integrity vs. despair, restorative care, promoting independence
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