CNA Classes in New York

The New York CNA competency examination is administered by Prometric at 23 regional testing sites as well as at some CNA training facilities. The test includes both knowledge and skills tests. Both sections must be passed before individuals will be listed as CNAs. The cost is $115 except in the case of an oral knowledge test, which increases the cost to $135.

The knowledge examination includes 60 multiple-choice questions, which must be completed in 90 minutes or less. Those who wish to take this section orally need to indicate this on their applications. The oral examination is completed with a CD player and headphones and includes an additional 16 multiple-choice questions to test reading comprehension.

The skills examination will be performed in front of a Nurse Aide Evaluator and will be performed on a resident actor who is another tester. Individuals will be required to perform five skills. One skill will be hand washing, and another skill is indirect care. The other three skills are chosen at random on the day of the test. Testers will have between 31 and 40 minutes to complete this section based on the skills that they are asked to perform.

Test results are usually available online 48 hours after taking the test. Those who have failed will only need to retake the section that was failed. Applicants can have three attempts per section. The examination must be passed within two years from the end of training completion.

Out-of-state applicants may be able to transfer their certifications to New York if their current certifications are active and in good standing with no accusations of patient abuse or neglect. Individuals will need to apply and send in a copy of their out-of-state certifications. If individuals have had a name change, they will need to send in supporting documentation. Those who have certifications with no expiration date listed will also need to send a letter from their employers stating that they have worked for pay as a CNA for at least seven hours in the past two years. The fee for reciprocity is $50, and the application is available through Prometric’s Website.

New York CNAs must renew their certifications every 24 months. To recertify, they will need to have worked at least seven hours for pay in the past 24 months. Those who are not currently working as CNAs will be recertified for two years from the date of their last employment. A new expiration date is determined using the last day of the month in which one was certified. The fee for recertification is $40 and is paid by one’s employer. Those who let their certifications lapse will need to retake the certification examination. Those who have lapsed certifications and who did not complete a state-approved training program on or after July 1, 1989, will need to retrain and retest to regain certification status.

NYS Nurses Aide Candidate Handbook
NYS Nurses Aide Application
NYS CNA Reneal Application

Links
New York State Department of Health
NYS Nursing Department
NYS Nurses Aide Registry

Contacts
NY Nurse Aide
7941 Corporate Dr.
Nottingham MD 21236
Phone: 800-805-9128