Question 1

Hawaii CNA Certification Overview

Accepted Answer

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

Hawaii requires a minimum of 75 hours of CNA training, including at least 16 hours of supervised clinical practice. Many Hawaii programs exceed this minimum.

The exam has two parts:
• A written (or oral) knowledge test: 70 multiple-choice questions, 90 minutes
• A clinical

Question 2

Hawaii CNA Written Exam — What Is Tested

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The Hawaii 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 reportin

Question 3

Hawaii Prometric Testing Locations

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The Hawaii CNA written exam is administered at Prometric testing centers on the major islands:

• Honolulu (Oahu)
• Hilo (Hawaii Island)
• Kahului (Maui)
• Lihue (Kauai)
• Pearl City
• Waipahu
• Kaneohe

To find testing locations and available dates, visit prometric.com and search for Hawaii nurse aide. Your training program issues your authorization to test upon completion. Honolulu testing slots are most plentiful — candidates on neighbor islands may need to travel or plan further in advance.

Question 4

Hawaii CNA Skills Test — What to Expect

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The clinical skills evaluation is conducted at a Prometric skills testing site. You will demonstrate 5 randomly selected nurse aide skills before a trained evaluator.

Handwashing is evaluated as part of every skill — perform it at the start and end of each demonstration. Hawaii evaluators pay close attention to hand hygiene and infection control throughout the skills test.

Commonly tested skills in Hawaii include:
• Handwashing
• Measuring and recording blood pressure
• Providing catheter care

Question 5

How to Prepare for the Hawaii CNA Exam

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Hawaii's written exam first-attempt pass rate is approximately 70–75%. Practice tests are the most effective preparation tool available.

Recommended study plan:

1. Take a full 70-question diagnostic practice test before studying. Use your topic scores to prioritize weak areas.

2. Spend the most time on Physical Care Skills — 45% of the exam. Master bathing, transfers, catheter care, and positioning.

3. Study Infection Control and Resident Rights carefully — Hawaii's healthcare regulations em

Question 6

After You Pass — Hawaii Nurse Aide Registry

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After passing both parts of the Hawaii exam, your name is added to the Hawaii Nurse Aide Registry maintained by the Department of Health. Employers in Hawaii are required to verify registry status before hiring nurse aides in licensed facilities.

Your Hawaii 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

Free CNA Practice Test Hawaii — NNAAP Exam Prep Guide

Hawaii CNA Certification Overview

Hawaii CNA Written Exam — What Is Tested

Hawaii Prometric Testing Locations

Hawaii CNA Skills Test — What to Expect

How to Prepare for the Hawaii CNA Exam

After You Pass — Hawaii Nurse Aide Registry

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