Kentucky CNA Practice Test — Free NNAAP Prep

Q: How much does the CNA exam cost in Kentucky?

The CNA certification exam fee in Kentucky is $115. This fee varies by KCTCS campus — some charge $115 for the combined written+skills test, others charge a flat $135 State Registry Exam fee for the same testing pathway. Confirm the exact amount with your own training program.

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Kentucky CNA Exam — Quick Facts

Training hours required

$115

Exam fee

HDmaster

Testing vendor

Retake policy: Employed candidates: 3 attempts within 4 months of hire; not-employed candidates: 3 attempts within 1 year of training completion What to do if you fail the Kentucky CNA exam →

Kentucky Nurse Aide Registry →

CNA Pay in Kentucky

Full salary breakdown →

$14.98/hr

Avg hourly wage

$31K

Avg annual salary

-2.33/hr

vs national avg

What's on the Kentucky CNA Written Exam?

The Kentucky nurse aide written exam uses the NNAAP format and covers six core topic areas. Click any topic to open the study guide and practice questions for that section.

Physical Care Skills

45% of exam · 225 practice questions

Psychosocial Care Skills

8% of exam · 40 practice questions

Role of the Nurse Aide

8% of exam · 40 practice questions

Safety & Emergency Procedures

14% of exam · 70 practice questions

Infection Control

14% of exam · 70 practice questions

Resident Rights

11% of exam · 55 practice questions

Try a Kentucky CNA Practice Quiz

Answer 10 sample questions — one from each NNAAP topic area — to see where you stand before exam day.

Kentucky Practice — 1 of 10

A resident with arthritis is having difficulty putting on shoes due to bending. Which adaptive equipment might the CNA suggest to the nurse?

How to pass the CNA exam in Kentucky

1Complete 75 hours of state-approved training to become eligible to test
2Take our free diagnostic quiz to find your weak areas before exam day
3Study the topics where you scored below 70% using our study guides and flashcards
4Register with HDmaster and pay the $115 fee — bring your training completion certificate
5When your practice test score reaches 80%+, you're ready for the real exam

Kentucky CNA Exam — Frequently Asked Questions

How many training hours do I need in Kentucky?

Kentucky requires 75 hours of state-approved training before you can sit for the certification exam.

Who gives the CNA exam in Kentucky?

The Kentucky nurse aide competency exam is administered by HDmaster. You schedule your test directly through them after completing training.

How much does the Kentucky CNA exam cost?

The exam fee is $115. This fee varies by KCTCS campus — some charge $115 for the combined written+skills test, others charge a flat $135 State Registry Exam fee for the same testing pathway. Confirm the exact amount with your own training program.

What happens if I fail the CNA exam in Kentucky?

Employed candidates: 3 attempts within 4 months of hire; not-employed candidates: 3 attempts within 1 year of training completion

Also prepare for the clinical skills test

The CNA exam has two parts: the written test and the clinical skills test. You'll be evaluated on 5 randomly selected skills. These six are tested most often — click any to open the step-by-step checklist.

Handwashing

Observed on every skill

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Indirect Care

Observed on every skill

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Blood Pressure

Most common vital sign skill

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Range of Motion

Common fail — joints skipped

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