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Georgia (GA)

CNA exam in Georgia: verified requirements

Everything on this page is a value we could verify for Georgia. Rules change, so the Georgia nurse aide registry is the final authority.

Exam provider
Credentia (NNAAP)
Training hours
Check your state registry
Exam fee
$130
Retake rule
12 months from graduation (first-time route)
Renewal rule
8 hours of paid nursing-related work per 24 months; no renewal fee

Who tests you in Georgia

Credentia develops and manages the NNAAP (National Nurse Aide Assessment Program). NNAAP and Credentia are the same exam, not two vendors.

On the Credentia NNAAP, the written test has 70 multiple-choice items (10 unscored pretest items) in up to 2 hours, and the skills evaluation is 5 randomly selected skills in 30 minutes. Credentia reports Pass or Fail only.

Training

We have not verified the Georgia training total. Check your state registry. The federal minimum is 75 hours including 16 hours of supervised practical training, and many states require more.

Exam fee

The published combined fee for the written and skills tests in Georgia is $130. Retake fees vary by component, so check the candidate handbook.

Retakes

Federal rules give you at least three opportunities to pass. For Georgia, the verified rule is: 12 months from graduation (first-time route).

Registry renewal

Georgia: 8 hours of paid nursing-related work per 24 months; no renewal fee.

Source

Official source for these figures . The state registry remains authoritative; rules change.

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