Question 1

Alabama CNA Certification Overview

Accepted Answer

To become a Certified Nurse Aide in Alabama, you must complete a state-approved CNA training program and pass the Alabama Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation administered by Prometric on behalf of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH).

Alabama requires a minimum of 75 hours of CNA training, including at least 16 hours of hands-on clinical practice. Most state-approved programs meet or exceed this minimum.

The exam consists of two parts:
• A written (or oral) knowledge test: 70 multiple-c

Question 2

Alabama CNA Written Exam — What Is Tested

Accepted Answer

The Alabama written exam follows the NNAAP (Nurse Aide Assessment Program) format used across most U.S. states. All 70 questions are drawn 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 (

Question 3

Alabama Prometric Testing Locations

Accepted Answer

The Alabama CNA written exam is administered at Prometric testing centers throughout the state. Testing is available in all major Alabama cities and many smaller communities:

• Birmingham
• Montgomery
• Huntsville
• Mobile
• Tuscaloosa
• Dothan
• Auburn
• Gadsden
• Decatur
• Florence

To find the Prometric testing center nearest you and view available exam dates, visit prometric.com and search for Alabama nurse aide. Your training program will provide your authorization to test once you complet

Question 4

Alabama CNA Skills Test — What to Expect

Accepted Answer

The clinical skills evaluation is conducted at a Prometric skills testing facility. You will demonstrate 5 randomly selected nurse aide skills in front of a trained evaluator who scores each skill against a checklist of required steps.

Handwashing is evaluated as part of every skill. You must perform proper handwashing at the beginning and end of each skill demonstration — skipping or rushing handwashing steps is one of the most common reasons candidates fail the Alabama skills test.

Frequentl

Question 5

How to Prepare for the Alabama CNA Exam

Accepted Answer

Alabama's written exam pass rate for first-time candidates is approximately 70–75%. Consistent practice test use is the strongest predictor of first-attempt success.

Recommended study plan:

1. Start with a full 70-question diagnostic test before studying anything. Your results by topic will show you where to focus first.

2. Prioritize Physical Care Skills — it is 45% of the exam. Focus on bed bath steps, gait belt transfers, catheter care, and proper positioning techniques.

3. Study Infectio

Question 6

After You Pass — Alabama Nurse Aide Registry

Accepted Answer

After passing both parts of the Alabama exam, your name is added to the Alabama Nurse Aide Registry (ANAR) maintained by the ADPH. Alabama employers are required to verify registry status before hiring any nurse aide.

Your Alabama 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. If your certification lapses due to non-employment, you will need to retake the competency exam to be reinstated

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Alabama CNA Certification Overview

Alabama CNA Written Exam — What Is Tested

Alabama Prometric Testing Locations

Alabama CNA Skills Test — What to Expect

How to Prepare for the Alabama CNA Exam

After You Pass — Alabama Nurse Aide Registry

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