Ohio STNA Exam Prep: Requirements & Study Path
Supplemental study for Ohio State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA) candidates on the Headmaster / D&S Diversified pathway. Confirm TMU scheduling, Candidate Handbook subject areas, skills tasks, and Nurse Aide Registry steps on official ODH and Headmaster pages.
How CNA testing works in Ohio
Typical vendor path: Headmaster / D&S Diversified. MedCertPrep is independent exam prep, not a state registry. Use the official resources section for eligibility, fees, and skills wording.
- Ohio calls the credential State Tested Nurse Aide (STNA). Testing is administered by D&S Diversified Technologies (Headmaster) under Ohio Department of Health authority. It is not Credentia NNAAP and not Prometric.
- Create and complete your record in the Ohio TestMaster Universe (TMU) portal, pay testing fees, then schedule knowledge and skill exams per the current Candidate Handbook.
- Knowledge exam: typically 79 multiple-choice questions in 90 minutes, drawn from ODH-approved subject areas listed in the Headmaster handbook. Passing is typically 70% or better.
- Skill test: you demonstrate assigned tasks from the Ohio skills list. Bold critical/key steps must be correct, and you must also meet the handbook's non-key step threshold. Confirm live task count and timing in the current handbook.
- After you pass both parts, you are listed on the Ohio Nurse Aide Registry. MedCertPrep written practice is supplemental theme prep; Ohio subject areas and scored skills steps still come from Headmaster and ODH materials.
Official Ohio 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.
Headmaster Ohio CNA testing home
Official Ohio testing landing for handbook downloads, TMU links, forms, and program contacts.
Ohio Candidate Handbook (PDF)
Current rulebook for knowledge subject areas, skill-test scoring, scheduling, fees, and registry notes. Confirm you open the latest version.
Ohio TMU portal
TestMaster Universe login used to complete demographics, pay fees, and schedule Ohio STNA exams.
ODH Nurse Aide Registry program
Ohio Department of Health page explaining STNA registry purpose, maintenance, and inquiry options.
Ohio Nurse Aide Registry search
Official public search used to verify STNA listing status and related registry records.
NCSBN NNAAP & MACE
National NNAAP framing for comparison only. Ohio STNA details live on Headmaster and ODH pages.
Official homepages: Headmaster Ohio CNA home · ODH Nurse Aide Registry.
Ohio handbook subject areas → MedCertPrep practice
Use this map to study Ohio-weighted themes with our national hubs. Question counts come from the Ohio Candidate Handbook knowledge exam subject table (confirm live PDF). MedCertPrep is supplemental theme practice, not a Headmaster-labeled item bank.
Ohio Candidate Handbook (PDF)| Ohio subject area | Weight | What to drill | MedCertPrep hub |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Nursing Skills | 9/79 | Core CNA acts: observation, basics of care delivery | Physical Care |
| Personal Care | 9/79 | ADLs, bathing, grooming, feeding, toileting themes | Physical Care |
| Safety | 8/79 | Falls, environment safety, resident and staff safety | Physical Care |
| Infection Control | 7/79 | Standard precautions, PPE, transmission prevention | Physical Care |
| Role and Responsibility | 7/79 | Scope, teamwork, reporting, workplace responsibilities | Role of the Nurse Aide |
| Mental Health | 7/79 | Mental well-being, behavior support, coworker interaction themes | Psychosocial Care |
| Care Impaired | 6/79 | Adapted care for physical or cognitive limits | Psychosocial Care |
| Communication | 6/79 | Verbal, nonverbal, and sensory-related communication | Role of the Nurse Aide |
| Resident Rights | 5/79 | Legal rights, dignity, facility and CNA role in rights | Role of the Nurse Aide |
| Data Collection / Disease Process / Older Growth | 15/79 | Observation, disease cues, aging and function themes | Physical Care |
Study on MedCertPrep
Ohio knowledge items follow the Headmaster Candidate Handbook subject areas (typically 79 questions). MedCertPrep practice is NNAAP-structured supplemental prep for overlapping nurse aide themes (ADLs, safety, infection control, rights, reporting). It is not an Ohio Headmaster clone bank. Scored skills steps come only from the official Ohio handbook task list.
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 Ohio handbook subject areas, but confirm question counts and wording in the live Candidate Handbook.
Study guides
Skills steps always defer to your Ohio Headmaster handbook. Start with the Ohio 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 Ohio handbook before you register or rely on this page for compliance decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ohio CNA prep, score improvement, and planning for your certification exam timeline.
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