Free Ohio CNA (STNA) Exam Prep
Ohio State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
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Ohio CNA License: Complete Roadmap
Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try
Complete ODH-Approved CNA Training
Enroll in and complete an Ohio ODH-approved NATCEP training program (minimum 75 hours). Programs offered at community colleges, nursing facilities, and vocational schools throughout Ohio.
Basic Nursing Skills, Personal Care & Safety (32% of Exam)You are here
Master the three largest content areas: vital signs, body mechanics, repositioning, transfers, bathing, catheter care, fall prevention, fire safety, and emergency procedures.
Mental Health, Infection Control & Communication (26% of Exam)
Study dementia care, depression recognition, hand hygiene, PPE, standard precautions, therapeutic communication, and documentation.
Ohio-Specific Regulations & Resident Rights
Focus on Ohio ODH registry requirements, STNA scope of practice, OBRA resident rights, HIPAA, mandated reporting, and the Ohio Ombudsman program.
Clinical Skills Practice
Practice all clinical skills from the Headmaster skills checklist. Handwashing is always included. Simulate the skills test under timed conditions using the TMU electronic format.
Can You Take the Ohio CNA (STNA) Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Must pass both Knowledge Exam (79 questions, 90 min, 70% to pass) AND Clinical Skills Evaluation (5 skills)
- •Ohio refers to CNAs as State Tested Nurse Aides (STNA)
- •All Ohio test sites use electronic TMU testing
- •Nursing students enrolled in pre-licensure programs may waive training requirement with ODH approval
- •Registry maintains records of abuse, neglect, or misappropriation findings
Ohio CNA (STNA) Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
2-6 weeks after completing training (schedule through Headmaster TMU)
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
D&S Diversified Technologies / Headmaster (on behalf of Ohio ODH)
Retake Policy
May retest individual portions by paying applicable fee. $25 non-refundable test review deposit available within 3 business days of scoring. Contact D&SDT-Headmaster at (877) 851-2355.
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What You'll Study
14 chapters covering everything you need to pass
Chapter 1: Ohio CNA (STNA) Orientation and Exam Strategy
5 sections
Chapter 2: Basic Nursing Skills
5 sections
Chapter 3: Personal Care
5 sections
Chapter 4: Safety
5 sections
Chapter 5: Mental Health
5 sections
Chapter 6: Role and Responsibility
5 sections
Chapter 7: Infection Control
5 sections
Chapter 8: Care Impaired
5 sections
Chapter 9: Communication
5 sections
Chapter 10: Older Adult Growth & Development
5 sections
Chapter 11: Resident Rights
5 sections
Chapter 12: Disease Process
5 sections
Chapter 13: Data Collection
5 sections
Chapter 14: Final Review and Test Day
4 sections
Ohio CNA (STNA) Exam Details
Ohio State Tested Nursing Assistant (STNA)
Administered by D&S Diversified Technologies / Headmaster (ODH-authorized)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official D&S Diversified Technologies / Headmaster (ODH-authorized) content outline
Vital signs, positioning, transfers, nutrition, I&O, wound observation, body mechanics
Bathing, grooming, dressing, perineal care, oral hygiene, elimination, fluid management
Fall prevention, fire safety, body mechanics, emergency response, restraint alternatives
Depression, dementia, Alzheimer's, grief, end-of-life care, behavioral approaches
Ohio scope of practice, ODH registry, delegation, professional behavior, chain of command
Hand hygiene, PPE, standard/transmission-based precautions, bloodborne pathogens
Care of cognitively impaired residents, Alzheimer's behaviors, redirection techniques
Therapeutic communication, documentation, SBAR, reporting changes, HIPAA
Normal aging changes, developmental stages, aging process
Privacy, dignity, right to refuse, advance directives, HIPAA, ombudsman
CHF, COPD, diabetes, stroke, pressure injuries, DVT recognition
I&O measurement, objective vs. subjective data, vital sign recording
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What's Next After the Ohio CNA (STNA)?
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