Question 1

New York CNA Certification Overview

Accepted Answer

To become a Certified Nurse Aide in New York, you must complete a state-approved training program and pass the New York Nurse Aide Competency Examination administered by Pearson VUE on behalf of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH).

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

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

Question 2

New York CNA Written Exam — What Is Tested

Accepted Answer

The New York written exam follows the NNAAP format used across most U.S. states. The 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 order, standard and transmission-based precautions
• Resident Rights (11%) — OBRA regulations, righ

Question 3

New York Pearson VUE Testing Locations

Accepted Answer

The New York CNA written exam is administered at Pearson VUE testing centers across the state:

• New York City (multiple boroughs)
• Long Island
• Albany
• Buffalo
• Rochester
• Syracuse
• Westchester County
• Poughkeepsie
• Binghamton
• Utica

To find the nearest testing center and available dates, visit pearsonvue.com and search for New York nurse aide. Your training program will issue your authorization to test once you complete the required coursework. Testing slots in New York City fill up

Question 4

New York CNA Skills Test — What to Expect

Accepted Answer

The clinical skills evaluation is conducted at a Pearson VUE skills testing facility. You will demonstrate 5 randomly selected skills. Each skill is scored against a required steps checklist by a trained evaluator.

Handwashing is evaluated within every skill — you must perform it correctly at the start and end of each skill. Incorrect hand hygiene is one of the top reasons candidates fail the New York skills test.

Commonly tested skills include:
• Handwashing
• Measuring and recording oral tem

Question 5

How to Prepare for the New York CNA Exam

Accepted Answer

New York's first-attempt written exam pass rate is approximately 68–73%. Deliberate practice test use is the most reliable way to improve your score.

Recommended study plan:

1. Take a full diagnostic practice test before you begin studying. Review your results by topic to identify where to focus first.

2. Start with Physical Care Skills — 45% of the exam. Prioritize correct bathing steps, gait belt technique, catheter care (always front to back for female residents), and standard positioning.

Question 6

After You Pass — New York Nurse Aide Registry

Accepted Answer

After passing both parts of the exam, your name is added to the New York State Nurse Aide Registry maintained by the NYSDOH. New York employers are required to check the registry before hiring.

Your New York CNA certification is valid for 24 months. To maintain your registry listing, you must work as a nurse aide for at least 8 hours for pay during each renewal period.

If you allow your certification to lapse, you must retake both the written and skills exams to be reinstated. Registry status

Free CNA Practice Test New York — NNAAP Exam Prep Guide

New York CNA Certification Overview

New York CNA Written Exam — What Is Tested

New York Pearson VUE Testing Locations

New York CNA Skills Test — What to Expect

How to Prepare for the New York CNA Exam

After You Pass — New York Nurse Aide Registry

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