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Certified Nursing Assistant
Total cost: $176.50
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150 hrs
Training Hours
D&S Diversified Technologies LLP, dba Headmaster LLP
Exam Provider
$176.50
Total Initial Fees
2 years
Renewal Period
0 hrs
CE Hours
Must have performed at least 400 hours of paid CNA work during the 24-month renewal period
Work Hours Req
Regulatory Information
VerifiedGoverning Authority
Oregon State Board of Nursing
971-673-0685
Program Approval Body
Oregon State Board of Nursing
State-Approved Training Program Required
Regulated by the Oregon State Board of Nursing
State-Approved Training Program
Training Hours Breakdown
150
Total Hours
75
Classroom
75
Clinical
Program Approval Body
Oregon State Board of Nursing
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Exam Requirements
VerifiedRequired
Written Exam
Available
Oral Exam Option
Required
Skills Evaluation
Exam Provider
D&S Diversified Technologies LLP, dba Headmaster LLP
Written Exam Details
70
Questions
90 min
Time Limit
73%
Passing Score
Skills Evaluation Details
5
Skills Tasks
45 min
Time Limit
Attempts Allowed
3
Retest Waiting Period
Must pass both parts within 2 years of training program completion; 3 attempts allowed
Overall licensing difficulty: 1/100
Study recommendation: 1–2 weeks of focused review is usually sufficient
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CNA Competency Exam
Questions
70 questions
Time Limit
90 minutes
Passing Score
73%
Administered By
D&S Diversified Technologies LLP, dba Headmaster LLP
Cost of failing
Retake fee: $106Invest in preparation to pass the first time.
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Minimum Age
Education
Background Check
Fingerprinting
Immunizations Required
TB Test Required
Abuse Registry Check
Physical Exam Required
CPR Certification
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| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
Training Program Fee Varies by program; some employers cover training costs | $900–$1,840 |
Competency Exam Fee Includes both knowledge and skills tests; paid to OSBN. Oral exam available for additional $35 | $106 |
State Registration Fee No separate registration fee; included in exam application fee | $0 |
Background Check Fee Fingerprint processing fee paid to Fieldprint | $70.50 |
Total Initial Fees Total of exam fee ($106) and fingerprint/background check ($70.50); excludes training program tuition | $176.50 |
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Scope of Practice
Mostly verifiedAllowed Duties
Restricted Duties
Supervision Requirements
Must work under the supervision of a licensed nurse (RN or LPN)
Approved Work Settings
Renewal & CE Requirements
Verified2 years
Renewal Period
Must have performed at least 400 hours of paid CNA work during the 24-month renewal period
Work Requirement
0
In-Service/CE Hours
Renewal Fee
$60
Biennial renewal fee
Late Renewal Fee
$100
Late fee added to renewal fee if renewing after expiration (within 60 days)
Inactive Reinstatement
Must complete a new training program and pass the competency exam if certification has lapsed beyond 60 days past expiration
Regulatory Board
CNAs must maintain active certification by meeting work hour requirements and completing in-service training within each renewal cycle. Failure to renew may require retaking the competency exam.
Out-of-State Reciprocity
VerifiedAccepts Out-of-State CNA Certification
Transfer Process
Must apply for endorsement through OSBN Nurse Portal, provide verification of active certification from previous state, and pass a background check with fingerprinting
Additional Requirements for Transfer
Out-of-state CNAs typically need to apply for reciprocity through the state's nurse aide registry. Verification of active, good-standing status on the originating state's registry is usually required.
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Oregon consolidated CNA 1 and CNA 2 into a single CNA certification effective July 1, 2025. The 155-hour training requirement (80 classroom/lab + 75 clinical) is among the highest in the nation. Renewal requires 400 hours of paid work (no CE required). OSBN sets no minimum age. Exam is via Headmaster, not Pearson VUE.
Oregon consolidated CNA 1 and CNA 2 into a single CNA certification effective July 1, 2025
Training requirement is 155 hours (80 classroom/lab + 75 clinical) per OAR 851-061-0090
The competency exam is administered by D&S Diversified Technologies (Headmaster), not Pearson VUE
OSBN does not set a minimum age requirement for CNA certification
No continuing education is required for renewal; must complete 400 hours of paid work in 24 months
CNAs must attest to 2 hours of cultural competency education every 48 months after initial certification
Employers may assign additional authorized duties (formerly CNA 2 duties) after validating competency
Oregon has one of the highest training hour requirements in the nation at 155 hours
There is no interstate compact for CNAs. Transfer between states requires reciprocity application to the new state's Nurse Aide Registry.
CNA requirements in nearby states
| State | Total Cost | Timeline | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon (you) | $176.50 | 8–24 wks | |
| California | $115–$180 | 8–24 wks | → |
| Idaho | $29–$39 | 7–22 wks | → |
| Nevada | $190 | 6–20 wks | → |
| Washington | $285 | 7–22 wks | → |
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Oregon requires 150 hours of training and passage of the D&S Diversified Technologies LLP, dba Headmaster LLP competency exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. All certification is managed through the Oregon State Board of Nursing.
Requirements vary by state. Always verify current requirements with your state Board of Nursing.