Question 1

Ohio CNA Certification Overview

Accepted Answer

To become a State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) in Ohio, you must complete a state-approved training program and pass the Ohio Nurse Aide Competency Evaluation administered by HDmaster (D&S Diversified Technologies) on behalf of the Ohio Department of Health (ODH).

Note: Ohio uses the title "State Tested Nurse Aide" (STNA) rather than CNA, though the role is equivalent and recognized nationally as a CNA credential.

Ohio requires a minimum of 75 hours of training, including at least 16 hours of supe

Question 2

Ohio STNA Written Exam — What Is Tested

Accepted Answer

The Ohio written exam follows 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 protocol, Heimlich maneuver, seizure response
• Infection Control (14%) — handwashing, PPE order, isolation precautions, standard precautions
• Resident Rights (11%) — OBRA regulations, right to refuse, privacy, abuse and neglect rep

Question 3

Ohio HDmaster Testing Locations

Accepted Answer

The Ohio STNA written exam is administered by HDmaster at testing centers across the state:

• Columbus (multiple locations)
• Cleveland
• Cincinnati
• Toledo
• Akron
• Dayton
• Youngstown
• Canton
• Lorain

To find testing centers and available dates, visit hdmaster.com and search for Ohio nurse aide. Your training program will issue your authorization to test after you complete the required 75 hours. Columbus and Cleveland centers often have limited availability — register quickly once authori

Question 4

Ohio STNA Skills Test — What to Expect

Accepted Answer

The clinical skills evaluation is held at an HDmaster skills testing facility. You will demonstrate 5 randomly selected skills while a trained evaluator scores each against a required steps checklist.

Handwashing is tested within every skill — perform it correctly at the start and end of each skill demonstration. In Ohio, missing handwashing steps is one of the most common reasons candidates fail the skills test.

Commonly tested Ohio skills include:
• Handwashing
• Measuring and recording radi

Question 5

How to Prepare for the Ohio STNA Exam

Accepted Answer

Ohio's first-attempt written exam pass rate is approximately 70–75%. Consistent practice test preparation is the most reliable way to achieve a first-attempt pass.

Recommended study plan:

1. Take a full 70-question diagnostic test before you begin studying. Review your topic breakdown to identify where to focus.

2. Begin with Physical Care Skills — it is 45% of the exam. Master the step-by-step process for transfers, bed baths, catheter care, and positioning before moving to other topics.

3.

Question 6

After You Pass — Ohio Nurse Aide Registry

Accepted Answer

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

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

If your certification lapses due to no employment, you must retake the competency exam. You can look up your registry status or

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Ohio STNA Skills Test — What to Expect

How to Prepare for the Ohio STNA Exam

After You Pass — Ohio Nurse Aide Registry

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