How much does the CNA exam cost in West Virginia?

The CNA certification exam fee in West Virginia is $100. This covers both the written and skills portions.

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West Virginia CNA Exam — Quick Facts

Training hours required

$100

Exam fee

Prometric

Testing vendor

Retake policy: Up to 3 attempts within 2 years of training

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CNA Pay in West Virginia

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$14.23/hr

Avg hourly wage

$30K

Avg annual salary

-3.08/hr

vs national avg

What's on the West Virginia CNA Written Exam?

The West Virginia 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

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

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How to pass the CNA exam in West Virginia

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 Prometric and pay the $100 fee — bring your training completion certificate
5When your practice test score reaches 80%+, you're ready for the real exam

West Virginia CNA Exam — Frequently Asked Questions

How many training hours do I need in West Virginia?

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

Who gives the CNA exam in West Virginia?

The West Virginia nurse aide competency exam is administered by Prometric. You schedule your test directly through them after completing training.

How much does the West Virginia CNA exam cost?

The exam fee is $100. This covers both the written (knowledge) and skills (clinical) portions of the competency evaluation.

What happens if I fail the CNA exam in West Virginia?

Up to 3 attempts within 2 years of training

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 from the NNAAP list of 25. 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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