Free CNA Practice Test Connecticut 2026 — NNAAP Exam Prep Guide

Here is what every Connecticut CNA candidate needs to know before sitting for the exam — Connecticut uses Prometric's own test plan, not the standard national NNAAP format: • Training required: a minimum of 100 hours, completed within 24 months of testing • Exam vendor: Prometric, on behalf of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH) • Written exam: 60 questions, 90 minutes — not the 70-question/2-hour format most states use; an oral version is also available (English only — no translators or dictionaries permitted) • Skills exam: 5 skills scored (3 randomly assigned, plus handwashing and "indirect care," always scored); 31–40 minutes depending on your assigned tasks • Exam fee: $125 for the combined Clinical Skills + Written (or Oral) test; retakes are priced separately — Written $48, Oral $48, Skills $77 • Retest policy: you must pass both the Clinical Skills and Written/Oral tests within 2 years of completing training — there's no stated attempt cap, and you only need to retake whichever test you failed • Registry: Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry, jointly maintained by Prometric and CT DPH If you've studied using a generic "70 questions in 2 hours" practice test, recalibrate — Connecticut's real exam is 60 questions in 90 minutes, built from Prometric's own Connecticut-specific test plan.

To become a Certified Nurse Aide in Connecticut, you must complete a state-approved CNA training program and pass the Connecticut Nurse Aide Competency Exam, administered by Prometric on behalf of the Connecticut Department of Public Health (CT DPH). Connecticut requires a minimum of 100 hours of CNA training, completed within 24 months of your test date. The exam has two parts: • A written (or oral) knowledge test: 60 multiple-choice questions, 90 minutes • A Clinical Skills Test: demonstration of 5 skills (3 randomly assigned, plus handwashing and indirect care, always scored) You're not required to pass one test before taking the other — first-time testers register for both at once. You must pass both within 2 years of completing training to be listed on the Connecticut Nurse Aide Registry.

Connecticut doesn't use the national NNAAP content outline — Prometric's own Connecticut-specific test plan breaks the 60 questions into 5 content domains: • Basic Nursing Care Provided by the Nurse Aide (26%) • Promotion of Function and Health of Residents (24%) • Role of the Nurse Aide (18%) • Promotion of Safety (18%) • Providing Specialized Care for Residents with Changes in Health (14%) This is the same 5-domain structure used in several other Prometric states — Delaware uses an identical outline, and Idaho and Alabama's Prometric path share these same percentages — though other Prometric states (like Texas, Hawaii, and Louisiana) use a different weighting entirely. Don't assume your content breakdown transfers from a different state's practice materials.

The Connecticut CNA written exam is administered at Prometric testing centers across the state: • Bridgeport • New Haven • Hartford • Stamford • Waterbury • Norwalk • Danbury • New Britain • West Hartford To find the nearest Prometric center and available exam dates, visit prometric.com and search for Connecticut nurse aide. Your training program issues your authorization to test once you complete the required 100 hours. Slots in Hartford and New Haven can fill — register promptly after receiving your authorization.

The Clinical Skills Test is conducted at a Prometric-approved test site. Skills are assigned by computer at the time you're scheduled — you'll be scored on 5 total: 3 randomly assigned skills, plus handwashing and "indirect care" (resident rights, communication, resident safety, and infection control, observed throughout your test). Your time limit ranges from 31 to 40 minutes depending on which 3 tasks you're assigned. You must pass all 5 skills to pass the Clinical Skills Test — not just your 3 assigned tasks. Handwashing is not prompted; you're expected to know to wash your hands before and after resident contact without being told. You'll also be asked to volunteer as a "resident actor" for another candidate testing the same day — expect to have simple skills like pulse-taking or repositioning performed on you. The Connecticut Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook, available on the Prometric website, lists every possible skill task and required step.

Connecticut's written exam first-attempt pass rate is consistent with national averages of 70–75%. 1. Take a full 60-question diagnostic practice test before studying. Review your scores across Connecticut's 5 content domains — there's no single 45%-of-the-exam category like the generic NNAAP format. 2. Prioritize Basic Nursing Care (26%) and Function/Health of Residents (24%) — together over half the exam — but budget real study time for Role of the Nurse Aide and Promotion of Safety too, since they're tied at 18% each. 3. Practice under timed conditions — 90 minutes for 60 questions. 4. Practice the handwashing and indirect-care steps until automatic — they're scored on every skills test, not just your 3 assigned tasks. 5. Target 80% or higher on practice tests before your real exam. CertPrepAcademy.com offers a free NNAAP-style practice test with 500+ questions — no signup required.

After passing both the Clinical Skills Test and the Written (or Oral) Test within the same eligibility period, your name is added to the Connecticut CNA Registry — managed day-to-day by Prometric and certified by CT DPH. Most candidates are listed on the registry within 48 hours of passing. Connecticut CNA certification must be renewed every two years. To renew, you must have worked for pay as a CNA for at least 8 hours during the last 24 months; your employer completes an Employment Verification Form. If your record is flagged for resident abuse, neglect, misappropriation of property, or Medicaid fraud, your certification will not be renewed. Registry status can be verified online or by contacting CT DPH's Nurse Aide Registry Program directly.