Credentia CNA exam

Credentia administers the NNAAP exam - 70 written questions (10 unscored) in 2 hours and a skills evaluation of 5 randomly selected skills - in states including North Carolina, Georgia and Washington, and is one of California's approved vendors.

Updated 2026-09-23 · 4 sources · By the HealthCert Prep team

States that use Credentia

State Fee (both parts) Guide
North Carolina $140 ($145 from 1/1/2027) North Carolina
Georgia $130 Georgia
Washington Being verified Washington
California Varies by vendor California

Credentia’s site lists additional states; this table covers states we have verified.

Exam format

ItemDetail
Written exam70 multiple-choice questions (10 unscored pretest), 2 hours
Oral exam60 multiple-choice questions + 10 reading comprehension (word recognition) questions
Skills evaluation5 randomly selected skills, typically 30 minutes; all 5 must pass
Content outline2024 NNAAP outline: Basic Nursing Skills 35%, ADLs 22%, others 2-8% each

How registration works

  1. Finish a state-approved training program.
  2. Create an account and apply on Credentia’s state portal (for example credentia.com/test-takers/ga).
  3. Pay by card or voucher when you schedule.
  4. Request the oral exam at registration if you want it.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the NNAAP exam?

The National Nurse Aide Assessment Program exam, developed with NCSBN and administered by Credentia: a written (or oral) test plus a skills evaluation.

How many questions are on the NNAAP?

70 multiple-choice questions, of which 10 are unscored pretest items, in 2 hours.

Can I take the NNAAP in Spanish?

Many states offer a Spanish oral exam; North Carolina offers English or Spanish oral versions.

Sources

  1. Credentia/NCSBN - 2024 NNAAP Written (Oral) Examination Content Outline (accessed 2026-09-23)
  2. North Carolina Nurse Aide I Candidate Handbook (Credentia) (accessed 2026-09-23)
  3. Credentia - Georgia Nurse Aide Handbook: Exam Fee (accessed 2026-09-23)
  4. CDPH - CNA Testing Vendors (accessed 2026-09-23)