Free Wisconsin CNA Exam Prep
Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant
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Complete DHS-Approved CNA Training
Complete a Wisconsin DHS-approved nurse aide training program of at least 75 hours, including at least 16 clinical hours, or obtain DHS approval to test through an eligible alternate pathway.
Physical Care & Basic Nursing SkillsYou are here
Study the exact 12-category Headmaster knowledge blueprint, prioritizing Basic Nurse Skills, Safety, Care Impaired, Personal Care, Infection Control, and Resident Rights.
Psychosocial Care & Role of Nurse Aide
Review mental health, communication, resident rights, role boundaries, and immediate safety and escalation duties without conflating them with a facility's external reporting deadlines.
Clinical Skills Practice
Practice the current Headmaster skill-task pool. Simulate the 30-minute limit and rehearse every key step plus the non-key-step accuracy standard for each task.
Can You Take the Wisconsin CNA Exam?
Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements
- •Complete DHS-approved training or qualify through a DHS approval-to-test pathway
- •Pass the 75-question, 60-minute knowledge test at 71% or better and the 30-minute skills test of 3 or 4 assigned tasks
- •Pass every key step and at least 80% of non-key steps on each assigned skill task
- •Testing attempts are allowed throughout the one-year eligibility window after training; repeat training after that window
- •After passing, Headmaster reports results to Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry
- •Renew every 24 months with at least 8 hours of qualifying paid nurse aide work under RN or LPN supervision
Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin DHS)
Retake Policy
Retake only the failed portion. Headmaster permits attempts as needed within one year after training completion; after that eligibility window, repeat a Wisconsin DHS-approved training program.
Total Cost Breakdown
Free Wisconsin CNA Prep Tools
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498+ Practice Questions
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What You'll Study
12 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Exam Overview & Wisconsin Path
4 sections
Chapter 2: Registry, Renewal & Caregiver Law
3 sections
Chapter 3: Role and Responsibility
3 sections
Chapter 4: Resident Rights
3 sections
Chapter 5: Communication and Data Collection
3 sections
Chapter 6: Infection Control
3 sections
Chapter 7: Safety
3 sections
Chapter 8: Basic Nurse Skills
4 sections
Chapter 9: Personal Care
4 sections
Chapter 10: Care for Impaired Residents
3 sections
Chapter 11: Aging, Disease Process & Mental Health
4 sections
Chapter 12: Skills Demonstration Mastery
3 sections
Wisconsin CNA Exam Details
Wisconsin Certified Nursing Assistant
Administered by Headmaster / D&S Diversified Technologies (Wisconsin DHS)
Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official Headmaster / D&S Diversified Technologies (Wisconsin DHS) content outline
Normal aging, independence, mobility, range of motion, and restorative care
Core bedside care, positioning, transfers, vital observations, and safe task performance
Adapting care for residents with functional, cognitive, sensory, or communication impairments
Resident-centered communication, reporting, documentation, and team communication
Collecting, recording, and reporting objective resident information
Common conditions, changes from baseline, and observations requiring prompt reporting
Hand hygiene, Standard Precautions, transmission prevention, and clean technique
Emotional support, behavior changes, dementia care, grief, and therapeutic responses
Hygiene, grooming, nutrition, elimination, dressing, and comfort
Dignity, privacy, choice, confidentiality, refusal, and freedom from abuse
Scope, delegation, professional boundaries, reporting, and registry responsibilities
Falls, emergencies, body mechanics, environmental hazards, and resident protection
What's Included
12 Chapters
Complete exam coverage
Practice Quizzes
With detailed explanations
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What's Next After the Wisconsin CNA?
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