Passing Your CNA Exam With Ease

Getting a good grade in the CNA exam doesn't have to be as hard. If you go to a good accredited CNA Training program and undergo the proper training the exam is usually a breeze in the park. The exam isn't as hard as it is made out to be. It is more practical and you will most likely have covered all of it in the relevant course work

Passing the exam is your gateway to becoming a certified nursing assistant. It usually consists of two different parts. The first being the written part which tests your theoretical knowledge. The second is more of a skills based test that tests your composure and skills in various scenarios.

To pass the exam you have to achieve a score of above 80%. This isn't very hard. The first part of the exam is in multiple choice format. A quick review of your coursework should set you in good steed before attempting the exam. The skills based test is also easier to train for if you practice the scenarios with your colleagues beforehand.

In the skills based exam there is an instructor who watches your response and performance of the relevant skills and then grades you. It is important to maintain composure and not be nervous at any time. As mentioned above the skills based test is easy if you've practiced the skills with colleagues during your training course. It can include such skills as CPR or even routine tasks such as repositioning a patient. You may also be asked how to take vital signs of a patient. These are all in line with what you would expect to do as a Certified Nursing Assistant.

An accredited CNA Training Class will usually have mock tests just before the actual certification exam. You should attempt as many as you can to get a hang of the kid of questions and scenarios that come. Usually, there is very little new coursework every year so the questions will more or less be similar year after year.

When studying it is important to have a fellow colleague with you. The two of you can perform the skills on each other as well as ask questions from past papers. This helps you study properly and keeps you geared up for the actual exam. You don't have to fear failure at any time. The test will always be there periodically. You can always attempt to take it again if you fail the first time. Most people fail because they stress it a lot.