Question 1

Maine CNA Certification Overview

Accepted Answer

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

Maine requires a minimum of 75 hours of CNA training, including at least 16 hours of supervised clinical practice. Most approved programs meet or exceed this requirement.

The exam has two parts:
• A written (or oral) knowledge test: 70 multiple-choic

Question 2

Maine CNA Written Exam — What Is Tested

Accepted Answer

The Maine 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

Question 3

Maine Prometric Testing Locations

Accepted Answer

The Maine CNA written exam is administered at Prometric testing centers in the state:

• Portland
• Lewiston
• Bangor
• South Portland
• Auburn
• Biddeford
• Augusta
• Saco
• Sanford

To find the nearest Prometric center and available exam dates, visit prometric.com and search for Maine nurse aide. Portland and Bangor have the most testing availability — candidates in rural Maine should register early.

Question 4

Maine CNA Skills Test — What to Expect

Accepted Answer

The clinical skills evaluation is held at a Prometric 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 Maine candidates fail the skills evaluation.

Commonly tested skills include:
• Handwashing
• Measuring and recording blood pressure
• Providing perineal care for a female resident
• Transferring a r

Question 5

How to Prepare for the Maine CNA Exam

Accepted Answer

Maine'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 Infection Control and Safety together — PPE order and RACE protocol are frequently tested.
4. Run at least one full timed 90-minute practice test before exam day.
5. Target 80% on practice tests before scheduling your real exam.

CertPrepAcademy.com offers a free 70-question NNAAP practice test w

Question 6

After You Pass — Maine Nurse Aide Registry

Accepted Answer

After passing both parts of the Maine exam, your name is added to the Maine Nurse Aide Registry maintained by DHHS. Maine employers must verify registry status before hiring nurse aides in licensed facilities.

Your Maine 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 full competency exam.

Registry status can be verified through the Maine DHHS w

Free CNA Practice Test Maine — NNAAP Exam Prep Guide

Maine CNA Certification Overview

Maine CNA Written Exam — What Is Tested

Maine Prometric Testing Locations

Maine CNA Skills Test — What to Expect

How to Prepare for the Maine CNA Exam

After You Pass — Maine Nurse Aide Registry

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