May 12, 2026
Free CNA Practice Test Rhode Island 2026 — NNAAP Exam Prep Guide
Everything Rhode Island CNA candidates need to know — exam format, Credentia testing locations, training requirements, and free NNAAP practice tests to help you pass on your first try.
Rhode Island CNA Certification Overview
To become a Certified Nurse Aide in Rhode Island, you must complete a state-approved CNA training program and pass the Rhode Island Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation administered by Credentia on behalf of the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH).
Rhode Island requires a minimum of 120 hours of CNA training — well above the federal minimum — including at least 16 hours of supervised clinical practice.
The exam has two parts:
• A written (or oral) knowledge test: 70 multiple-choice questions, 2 hours
• A clinical skills evaluation: demonstration of 5 randomly selected nurse aide skills
You must pass both parts to be listed on the Rhode Island Nurse Aide Registry. The passing score is 70%.
Rhode Island CNA Written Exam — What Is Tested
The Rhode Island written exam uses the NNAAP format. All 70 questions come from six content areas:
• Physical Care Skills (45%) — bathing, grooming, feeding, transfers, positioning, catheter care, elimination
• Safety & Emergency Procedures (14%) — fall prevention, RACE fire protocol, Heimlich maneuver, seizure response
• Infection Control (14%) — handwashing, PPE donning and doffing order, isolation precautions
• Resident Rights (11%) — OBRA regulations, right to refuse care, privacy, abuse reporting
• Psychosocial Care Skills (8%) — therapeutic communication, dementia care, end-of-life support
• Role of the Nurse Aide (8%) — scope of practice, documentation, chain of command
Rhode Island's 120-hour training requirement prepares candidates well. Still, focused practice testing across all six content areas is essential for first-attempt success.
Rhode Island Credentia Testing Locations
The Rhode Island CNA written exam is administered by Credentia at testing centers in the state:
• Providence
• Cranston
• Warwick
• Pawtucket
• East Providence
• Woonsocket
• Coventry
• Cumberland
To find the nearest testing center and available exam dates, visit credentia.com and search for Rhode Island nurse aide. Providence and Warwick have the most testing availability.
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Rhode Island CNA Skills Test — What to Expect
The clinical skills evaluation is held at a Credentia skills testing site. You will demonstrate 5 randomly selected skills before a trained evaluator.
Handwashing is evaluated with every skill — perform it at the start and end of each demonstration. Incomplete hand hygiene is the most common reason Rhode Island candidates fail the skills evaluation.
Commonly tested skills include:
• Handwashing
• Measuring and recording blood pressure
• Providing catheter care for a female resident
• Transferring a resident from bed to wheelchair using a gait belt
• Positioning a resident in Fowler's position
• Providing passive range of motion for the hip and knee
• Making an occupied bed
The Rhode Island Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook is available on the Credentia website.
How to Prepare for the Rhode Island CNA Exam
Rhode Island's written exam first-attempt pass rate is approximately 70–75%.
1. Take a full diagnostic 70-question practice test before studying.
2. Prioritize Physical Care Skills — 45% of the exam.
3. Study Resident Rights and Infection Control carefully — Rhode Island facilities hold high standards in both areas.
4. Run at least one full timed 2-hour practice test before exam day.
5. Target 80% on practice tests before your real exam.
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After You Pass — Rhode Island Nurse Aide Registry
After passing both parts of the Rhode Island exam, your name is added to the Rhode Island Nurse Aide Registry maintained by RIDOH. Rhode Island employers must verify registry status before hiring nurse aides in licensed facilities.
Your Rhode Island CNA certification is valid for 24 months. To maintain active status, you must work as a nurse aide for at least 8 hours for pay during each renewal period. Lapsed certifications require retaking the competency exam.
Registry status can be verified through the RIDOH website.
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