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Connecticut CNA Written Exam: Prometric CIB Outline and Practice Map
Connecticut CNA written exam guide: 60-question Prometric CIB outline weights, how they differ from NNAAP, and a map from each CIB area to MedCertPrep practice hubs.
By MedCertPrep Team · Updated September 20, 2026
This short guide helps Connecticut candidates use MedCertPrep for the Prometric Written/Oral Test without treating our bank as a Connecticut-labeled clone. Official domain weights and wording live in the Connecticut Candidate Information Bulletin (PDF). For the state landing, start at Connecticut CNA. For skills, use Connecticut CNA skills test.
How does the Connecticut written exam differ from NNAAP?
Connecticut uses Prometric. Many Credentia states use the 2024 NNAAP written outline. MedCertPrep's national CNA bank is organized around NNAAP-style domains.
| Item | Connecticut Prometric (CIB) | NNAAP / many Credentia states |
|---|---|---|
| Typical form | About 60 questions, 90 minutes | 70 items (60 scored + 10 pretest on written) |
| Outline source | Connecticut CIB written content outline | 2024 NNAAP Written Content Outline PDF |
| Domain labels | Role, Safety, Function/Health, Basic Nursing Care, Specialized Care | Physical Care, Psychosocial Care, Role of the Nurse Aide |
Themes still overlap heavily (ADLs, infection control, rights, reporting, emergencies). The map below shows how to allocate MedCertPrep practice against Connecticut weights.
Pro Tip: Keep the Connecticut CIB PDF open while you practice. When a question feels "Role vs Safety," check which CIB section owns that topic before you decide what to drill next.
Connecticut CIB outline → MedCertPrep practice
Confirm percentages in the live CIB. Use our hubs for theme volume, not as a claim that every item is Connecticut-blueprint tagged. Official deep links can change; if a PDF does not open, start from the Prometric Connecticut Nurse Aide hub and download the current Candidate Information Bulletin there.
| Connecticut CIB area | Weight | What to drill | MedCertPrep hub |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Role of the Nurse Aide | 18% | Scope, teamwork, care plan, reporting, ethics, communication | Role of the Nurse Aide |
| II. Promotion of Safety | 18% | Falls, restraint alternatives, infection control, emergencies, fire safety | Physical Care |
| III. Promotion of Function and Health of Residents | 24% | ADLs, hydration, mobility, psychosocial support nested in function/health | Physical Care (+ Psychosocial Care for coping/support stems) |
| IV. Basic Nursing Care Provided by the Nurse Aide | 26% | Observe/report changes; acute cues (choking, chest pain, stroke signs, falls) | Physical Care |
| V. Providing Specialized Care for Residents with Changes in Health | 14% | Impairment safety and physical change cues; confusion, anxiety, and comfort themes | Physical Care (+ Psychosocial Care for specialized psych stems) |
Suggested weekly split when Connecticut is your target: spend the largest blocks on Physical Care (covers Safety + Function + Basic Nursing Care + specialized physical themes), then protect Role, then shorter Psychosocial sets for specialized-care mental health stems.
What MedCertPrep does and does not do for Connecticut
Does: supplemental scenario practice on overlapping nurse aide themes; timed mocks for stamina; explanations for why an answer is safer.
Does not: replace the Connecticut CIB; guarantee Prometric domain percentages inside our bank; replace the clinical skills checklist.
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How this guide connects to MedCertPrep
| Need | Link |
|---|---|
| Connecticut state landing | Connecticut CNA |
| Connecticut skills method | Connecticut CNA skills test |
| National NNAAP study guide | CNA study guide |
| Connecticut CIB PDF | Candidate Information Bulletin |
| Prometric CT hub | prometric.com/exams/nurseaide-ct |
| Connecticut DPH | portal.ct.gov/dph |
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I ignore MedCertPrep because Connecticut is not NNAAP?
No. Use it for theme practice, and use the CIB for Connecticut weights and exact topic lists. Do not skip the official outline.
Is California practice advice wrong for Connecticut?
California advice that cites NNAAP percentages is not Connecticut-accurate. Skills checklists also differ. Use Connecticut CNA and this map when Connecticut is your exam path.
Where do I study skills for Connecticut?
Connecticut CNA skills test and the Prometric checklist linked from the CIB.
Next step
- Download the Connecticut CIB and highlight the five written areas.
- Run a Physical Care set, then a Role set, then a short Psychosocial protect set.
- Rehearse skills from the official Prometric checklist via Connecticut CNA skills test.
- Return to Connecticut CNA whenever you need official Prometric / DPH links.
Practice what you just read
Use blueprint-aligned questions and timed mocks for CNA to turn this guide into exam-day readiness.