January 27, 2026 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Successful completion of this exam meets one of the state requirements for person seeking employment as a nurse aide in a long-term care facility in Iowa. A score of 70% or higher is considered passing. Students must show photo ID prior to testing and have a watch with a second hand. Students are encouraged to wear their uniform. Each student will need to know their specific 1-hour exam time and arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the exam time.
Steps to Complete Your CNA Exams:
Lumens Account Check:
- First, ensure you have a student account in Lumens. You likely created this when you registered for your CNA class. If you’re unsure or haven’t done this yet, please register for a student account using the “Register Now” button on this page. (Make sure the name you use on your Lumens account matches your ID.)
You will need to complete a computer-based test AND an in-person skills exam. These exams can be taken in any order you choose.
- Schedule Your Computer-Based Test: Call 641-752-4645 to schedule a date and time to take your computer-based CNA exam. Need an alternate option to in-person computer-based exams? More testing information here: https://dial.iowa.gov/how-do-i-cna-training.
- Schedule Your In-Person Skills Test: Call 641-752-4645 again to schedule a separate date and time for your in-person skills evaluation.
