Hawaii CNA Exam Prep: Requirements & Study Path
Supplemental CNA study for Hawaii candidates on the Prometric pathway. Confirm Candidate Information Bulletin outline, skills checklists, application steps, and DCCA / Hawaii NA Registry contacts on official Prometric and DCCA pages.
How CNA testing works in Hawaii
Typical vendor path: Prometric. MedCertPrep is independent exam prep, not a state registry. Use the official resources section for eligibility, fees, and skills wording.
- Hawaii uses Prometric for the Nurse Aide Competency Exam (Clinical Skills Test plus Written or Oral Test). The Hawaii Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) contracted Prometric to administer the exam and manage the Hawaii Nurse Aide (NA) Registry. Start with the Prometric Hawaii Nurse Aide hub and the Hawaii CIB before you apply.
- Written test (per Hawaii CIB): typically 60 multiple-choice questions in about 90 minutes. The content outline is the Prometric Hawaii outline in the Candidate Information Bulletin, not the Credentia 2024 NNAAP written outline.
- Clinical Skills Test: you are scored on five skills. While you perform three assigned skills, you are also scored on handwashing and Indirect Care. Timing commonly ranges about 31 to 40 minutes depending on the assigned skills. Use the official Prometric clinical skills checklist linked from Hawaii candidate materials.
- Route 1 candidates generally must pass both exam parts within three attempts and within two years of the first test date. Confirm live attempt, absence, and registry rules in the Hawaii CIB.
- After you pass both parts, Prometric typically mails your CNA certificate and adds your name to the Hawaii NA Registry. Use the Prometric public Hawaii registry search and the DCCA Nurse Aide program page for registry and licensing context.
- MedCertPrep is supplemental practice for overlapping nurse aide themes; it is not a Hawaii-specific Prometric item bank.
Official Hawaii CNA resources
Read these official pages first. We summarize what each covers and link out. We do not copy full skills checklists; scored steps belong on the vendor site. Fees, eligibility, skills wording, attempt rules, and handbook articles can change without notice. Always confirm the latest details on the official site before you register or rehearse. If a deep link does not open, start from the official homepage below and look up the current document there.
Prometric Hawaii Nurse Aide hub
Scheduling, CIB and skills checklist downloads, practice exam notes, registry verification, and Hawaii candidate materials. If the hub page does not load, start from the CIB PDF links below.
Hawaii Candidate Information Bulletin (PDF)
Certification routes, fees, ID rules, written content outline (60 questions / 90 minutes), clinical skills overview, retakes, and registry notes.
Clinical Skills Checklist (Prometric)
Official Prometric clinical skills checkpoints used for nurse aide testing. Confirm the live file from the Hawaii Nurse Aide hub if Prometric updates the link.
DCCA Hawaii Nurse Aide program
Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs hub for Nurse Aide licensing context, Prometric contacts, and related program notes.
Hawaii public CNA registry search (Prometric)
Public Prometric registry search for Hawaii CNA status. Prefer this live search when available; keep the DCCA Nurse Aide page for state context.
NCSBN NNAAP & MACE (national framing)
National nurse aide assessment context. Hawaii testing details still follow Prometric and DCCA materials, not Credentia handbooks.
Official homepages: Prometric Hawaii Nurse Aide hub · DCCA Hawaii Nurse Aide program · Hawaii public registry search.
Hawaii CIB outline → MedCertPrep practice
Use this map to study Hawaii-weighted topics with our national hubs. Weights come from the Hawaii Candidate Information Bulletin written outline (confirm live PDF). MedCertPrep is supplemental theme practice, not a Prometric-labeled item bank.
Hawaii CIB PDF (written outline)| Hawaii CIB area | Weight | What to drill | MedCertPrep hub |
|---|---|---|---|
| I. Role of the Nurse Aide | 20% | Scope, teamwork, care plan, reporting, ethics, communication | Role of the Nurse Aide |
| II. Promotion of Safety | 22% | Falls, restraint alternatives, infection control, emergencies, fire safety | Physical Care |
| III. Promotion of Function and Health of Residents | 20% | ADLs (feeding, bathing, peri-care, mobility), hydration, psychosocial support nested in function/health | Physical Care |
| IV. Basic Nursing Care Provided by the Nurse Aide | 24% | 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 (Physical Care); confusion, anxiety, and comfort themes (Psychosocial Care) | Physical Care |
Study on MedCertPrep
Hawaii written items follow the Prometric Hawaii Candidate Information Bulletin outline (typically 60 questions). MedCertPrep practice is NNAAP-structured supplemental prep for overlapping nurse aide themes (ADLs, safety, infection control, rights, reporting). It is not a Hawaii Prometric clone bank. Skills steps come only from the official Prometric checklist.
Written exam
All CNA practice topicsSkills evaluation
Practice by nurse aide theme
These hubs use MedCertPrep's national CNA bank (organized in NNAAP-style domains). Themes overlap with Hawaii written topics, but confirm domain weights and wording in the Hawaii CIB.
Study guides
Skills steps always defer to your Hawaii Prometric checklist and CIB. Start with the Hawaii written mapping guide and skills guide, then use national method articles for rehearsal structure.
MedCertPrep is an independent educational platform. We are not affiliated with Credentia, Prometric, NCSBN, CDPH, HHSC, or any state registry. Exam names and logos belong to their respective owners. Content here is supplemental test preparation. Verify all eligibility, fees, and skills requirements in your official Hawaii handbook before you register or rely on this page for compliance decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Hawaii CNA prep, score improvement, and planning for your certification exam timeline.
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