STNA State Test Information – State Tested Nursing Assistant Exam Overview & Certification
Requirements Study Guide
No - ✔✔Does the state of Ohio certify nursing assistants?
3 - ✔✔How many times can you take the state test?
2 - ✔✔How many parts are there to the state test?
Written and skills tests - ✔✔What are the parts to the state test?
To improve the quality of care in long-term care facilities - ✔✔Why was OBRA passed?
1987 - ✔✔What year was OBRA passed?
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - ✔✔What does the acronym OBRA mean?
12 hours - ✔✔How many hours of continuing education does a nursing assistant need per
year?
Training and Competency Evaluation Program - ✔✔What does the acronym TCEP mean?
2 years to take and pass test - ✔✔After completing a state-approved TCEP, how long do you
have to take the state test?
Pass both parts of the state test and pass the class - ✔✔How does a person get on the Nurse
Aide Registry?
Requirements Study Guide
No - ✔✔Does the state of Ohio certify nursing assistants?
3 - ✔✔How many times can you take the state test?
2 - ✔✔How many parts are there to the state test?
Written and skills tests - ✔✔What are the parts to the state test?
To improve the quality of care in long-term care facilities - ✔✔Why was OBRA passed?
1987 - ✔✔What year was OBRA passed?
Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act - ✔✔What does the acronym OBRA mean?
12 hours - ✔✔How many hours of continuing education does a nursing assistant need per
year?
Training and Competency Evaluation Program - ✔✔What does the acronym TCEP mean?
2 years to take and pass test - ✔✔After completing a state-approved TCEP, how long do you
have to take the state test?
Pass both parts of the state test and pass the class - ✔✔How does a person get on the Nurse
Aide Registry?
