Maryland CNA-I Exam Prep: Requirements & Study Path
Supplemental written exam prep aligned with the NNAAP content outline for Maryland CNA-I candidates (formerly GNA). Confirm Credentia handbook rules, and note that Headmaster is an additional Board-approved testing vendor for capacity.
How CNA testing works in Maryland
Typical vendor path: Credentia / NNAAP. MedCertPrep is independent exam prep, not a state registry. Use the official resources section for eligibility, fees, and skills wording.
- Maryland CNA-I testing (formerly GNA) commonly uses Credentia NNAAP for written/oral and skills. The Board of Nursing also approved Headmaster as an additional capacity vendor. Ask your approved training program which vendor schedule applies before you create an account. As of April 1, 2026, Maryland materials use the CNA-I designation.
- Credentia pathway: create a Credentia Platform account from the Maryland test-taker page, submit an examination application, then schedule written/oral and skills exams. Online proctored knowledge testing is commonly available.
- Written exam (Credentia NNAAP handbook wording; confirm live): typically 70 multiple-choice questions. Oral option commonly includes 60 multiple-choice plus 10 reading items. Skills Evaluation: five skills in about 30 minutes, including hand hygiene and one measurement skill, with Critical Element Steps in bold.
- If your program uses Headmaster instead, schedule and rehearse only from Headmaster Maryland materials. Do not mix Credentia and Headmaster skills listings.
- Maryland materials commonly require CNA certification status in addition to CNA-I / GNA registry placement for nursing-home practice. Confirm current Board wording for CNA vs CNA-I sequencing on MBON pages.
- MedCertPrep written practice follows the official NNAAP written blueprint domains. Scored skills steps come from your Credentia or Headmaster Maryland skills listing, not from this app.
Official Maryland 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.
Credentia Maryland test takers
Maryland homepage for Credentia Platform signup, handbook access, skills listing, and scheduling.
Quick Reference (Maryland handbook)
Short Credentia contacts and Maryland Board of Nursing pointers for candidates.
The Skills Evaluation
What to expect on skills day: five skills, about 30 minutes, hand hygiene plus one measurement skill, and Critical Element Steps.
Official Skills Listing
Scored step list with Critical Element Steps in bold. Rehearse from this page; do not replace it with a random internet checklist.
2024 NNAAP Written Content Outline (PDF)
Downloadable national blueprint PDF used across many Credentia states. Pair with our national practice topics below.
MBON CNA-I testing updates
Board updates on Credentia capacity, Headmaster as an additional vendor, and CNA-I transition notes.
Headmaster Maryland CNA testing home
Additional Board-approved testing vendor landing for Maryland CNA-I capacity. Confirm with your training program before registering.
Maryland Board of Nursing
Board home for nursing assistant certification context, reciprocity, and registry contacts.
NCSBN NNAAP & MACE
National framing for the NNAAP program. Current Maryland scheduling details still live on Credentia, Headmaster, and MBON pages.
Official homepages: Credentia Maryland test takers · MBON CNA-I testing updates · Maryland Board of Nursing.
Official 2024 NNAAP written outline → MedCertPrep practice
Credentia states follow the standard national 2024 NNAAP Content Outline for the written exam. Our national CNA practice bank is organized around these three weighted domains. Hands-on skills rules still defer to your state Credentia Skills Listing.
2024 NNAAP Written Content Outline (PDF)| NNAAP domain | Weight | What to drill | MedCertPrep hub |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physical Care Skills | 64% | ADLs, infection control, safety, vitals, transfers, basic nursing skills | Physical Care |
| Psychosocial Care Skills | 10% | Emotional and mental health needs, dementia communication, cultural and spiritual care | Psychosocial Care |
| Role of the Nurse Aide | 26% | Communication, client rights, legal and ethical behavior, health care team | Role of the Nurse Aide |
Study on MedCertPrep
Written practice questions follow the official 2024 NNAAP Written Content Outline (PDF). Browse the national CNA practice hub or MedCertPrep CNA overview. Maryland Credentia knowledge items follow NNAAP testing (typically 70 written questions). MedCertPrep national practice is organized around the 2024 NNAAP written domain weights. Scored skills steps come only from the official Maryland Credentia Skills Listing (or Headmaster materials if your program uses that vendor).
Written exam
All CNA practice topicsSkills evaluation
Practice by NNAAP domain
These hubs match the three weighted NNAAP written domains. Confirm Maryland question counts, timing, and skills wording in the live Credentia handbook, and confirm which vendor your program uses.
Study guides
Skills steps always defer to your Maryland Credentia or Headmaster skills listing. Start with the Maryland skills guide for official deep links, 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 Maryland handbook before you register or rely on this page for compliance decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Maryland CNA prep, score improvement, and planning for your certification exam timeline.
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