Free North Dakota CNA Exam Prep
North Dakota Certified Nursing Assistant
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Complete HHS-Approved CNA Training
Enroll in and complete a North Dakota HHS-approved CNA training program (minimum 75 hours following OBRA federal requirements). Programs are offered through community colleges, nursing facilities, and vocational schools statewide.
Personal Care & Basic Nursing SkillsYou are here
Master personal care skills (18%) and basic nursing skills (18%) — together making up 36% of the exam. Focus on vital signs, body mechanics, transfers, repositioning, bathing sequences, and proper documentation.
Infection Control, Safety & Emergency Response
Study hand hygiene, PPE, standard precautions, fall prevention, fire safety (RACE/PASS), and emergency response. These domains total 24% of the exam.
North Dakota-Specific Regulations & Resident Rights
Focus on North Dakota HHS regulations, mandatory reporting requirements, Nurse Aide Registry, OBRA resident rights, HIPAA, and the North Dakota 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 30-minute skills test. Missing critical steps may result in automatic failure for that skill.
Can You Take the North Dakota CNA Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Must complete HHS-approved training before scheduling the exam
- •Must pass BOTH Written Knowledge Test (72 questions, 90 min, 75%) AND Clinical Skills Test (5 skills, 30 min)
- •Maximum 3 attempts per test section before needing to repeat training
- •After passing, Headmaster reports results to North Dakota HHS for registry listing
- •Renewal every 2 years requires at least 8 hours of paid nursing-related services in North Dakota
- •Must report abuse/neglect/exploitation to North Dakota Adult Protective Services immediately
North Dakota CNA Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
2-6 weeks after completing training (schedule through Headmaster)
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
Headmaster / D&S Diversified Technologies (on behalf of North Dakota HHS)
Retake Policy
Maximum 3 attempts per test section. After 3 failed attempts on either portion, must complete an additional HHS-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
12 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Introduction & Exam Overview
2 sections
Chapter 1: Personal Care Skills
4 sections
Chapter 2: Basic Nursing Skills
5 sections
Chapter 3: Infection Control
3 sections
Chapter 4: Safety & Emergency Procedures
3 sections
Chapter 5: Role & Responsibilities of the CNA
3 sections
Chapter 6: Communication & Interpersonal Skills
3 sections
Chapter 7: Resident Rights & Legal Issues
3 sections
Chapter 8: Mental Health & Special Care Needs
3 sections
Chapter 9: Care of Impaired Residents
2 sections
Chapter 10: Disease Process & Change of Condition
2 sections
Chapter 11: Data Collection & Human Development
2 sections
North Dakota CNA Exam Details
North Dakota Certified Nursing Assistant
Administered by Headmaster / D&S Diversified Technologies (North Dakota HHS)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Headmaster / D&S Diversified Technologies (North Dakota HHS) content outline
Bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, perineal care, oral hygiene, nail/foot care, elimination assistance
Vital signs, positioning, transfers, ROM, nutrition, hydration, I&O, body mechanics, assistive devices
Hand hygiene, PPE, standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, isolation, biohazard handling
Fall prevention, fire safety (RACE/PASS), body mechanics, restraint alternatives, emergency response, disaster preparedness
Scope of practice, HHS regulations, mandatory reporting (abuse/neglect), professionalism, supervision, registry requirements
Therapeutic communication, documentation, reporting changes, SBAR, HIPAA, interdisciplinary team communication
OBRA rights, privacy/dignity, right to refuse, advance directives, HIPAA, North Dakota Long-Term Care Ombudsman
Dementia/Alzheimer's care, depression, anxiety, grief, behavioral intervention strategies, therapeutic communication
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