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Texas Certified Nurse Aide

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Updated January 2026
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Texas Professional License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1: Texas Source Control + Certification PathYou are here

Confirm the Prometric bulletin, Texas HHSC role, TULIP/application steps, testing window, fees, registry placement, and renewal basics.

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Phase 2: Resident Rights, Role, Safety + Infection Control

Study resident rights, dignity, CNA scope boundaries, communication, Standard Precautions, hand hygiene, PPE, fall prevention, and emergency response.

18
hours
3

Phase 3: ADLs, Basic Nursing + Observation

Practice vital signs, I/O, weight, skin and hydration observations, bathing, grooming, feeding, elimination, comfort, and change-of-condition reporting.

24
hours
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Phase 4: Mobility, Psychosocial Care + Specialized Scenarios

Review transfers, gait belts, ROM, restorative care, dementia communication, culture, end-of-life comfort, and integrated long-term-care scenarios.

20
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Phase 5: Clinical Skills + Timed Written/Oral Readiness

Run mock skills days, remediate checklist errors, complete timed 60-question practice sets, and prepare for test-day identification and scheduling rules.

20
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Estimated total study time
90 hours
That's about 9 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the Texas CNA Exam?

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Additional Requirements
  • Pass the Written or Oral knowledge test and the Clinical Skills test
  • Perform five assigned skills during the Clinical Skills test
  • Use the current Prometric bulletin for scheduling, fees, identification, cancellation, and rescheduling rules
  • Candidates have three attempts each for the Knowledge and Clinical Skills tests within 24 months
  • After passing both components, placement on the Texas Nurse Aide Registry follows the official Prometric/Texas process

Texas CNA Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

Most candidates test after completing the required Texas training program and focused skills practice; new nurse aide candidates must complete testing within 24 months after training completion.

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Prometric on behalf of Texas HHSC

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Retake Policy

The current Prometric Texas bulletin states candidates may take the Clinical Skills test and/or Knowledge test three times each within 24 months; candidates who do not pass within the allowed attempts must retrain.

Total Cost Breakdown

Total Estimated Cost$125-$135 Prometric first-time testing fee after training costs; retest-only fees depend on the failed component
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60-Question Knowledge Test

Prepare for the Texas Written or Oral test with role, safety, function, basic nursing, and specialized-care scenarios.

Five Assigned Skills

Build repeatable clinical skills routines for hand hygiene, indirect care, measurements, personal care, transfers, and ROM.

Current Texas Fees

Aligned to the current Prometric Texas bulletin: $125 Written + Skills or $135 Oral + Skills for first-time candidates.

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Texas CNA Exam Details

Texas Certified Nurse Aide

Administered by Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) / Prometric

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Pass both the Written or Oral test and the Clinical Skills test; Texas candidates perform five assigned clinical skills
Passing Score
60-question
Questions
90
Minutes
$125 Written + Clinical Skills for first-time candidates; $135 Oral + Clinical Skills; retest-only fees are $35 Written, $45 Oral, and $90 Clinical Skills
Exam Fee
Study time: Texas requires 100 training hours before testing; candidates often add 20-40 hours of focused skills and knowledge review
Prerequisites: Complete a Texas-approved nurse aide training course within the required window and follow the TULIP/Prometric application process
Valid for: Texas Nurse Aide Registry certificate is valid for 2 years from issue; renewal rules include in-service and work history requirements

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) / Prometric content outline

Role of the Nurse Aide20%

Communication, resident rights, legal-ethical conduct, scope boundaries, teamwork, reporting, documentation, and professionalism in Texas long-term care settings.

Promotion of Safety22%

Standard Precautions, hand hygiene, PPE, environmental safety, fall prevention, body mechanics, emergency response, and safe equipment use.

Promotion of Function and Health of Residents24%

Activities of daily living, independence, mobility, range of motion, nutrition, hydration, elimination, comfort, and resident-centered routines.

Basic Nursing Care Provided by the Nurse Aide20%

Vital signs, observation, skin and hydration concerns, intake and output, specimens, weight, changes in condition, and timely reporting to the nurse.

Specialized Care for Residents with Changes in Health14%

Dementia, confusion, mental health needs, end-of-life comfort, post-acute changes, safety changes, and escalation when resident condition changes.

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