Find out where you can take your certified nursing assistant (i.e., nurse aide) training course, or where you can take the written and skills tests to become a CNA.
Courses and Testing are Available at Iowa Community Colleges
Iowa's community colleges offer training for individuals interested in becoming certified nursing assistants (CNAs). The colleges offer both classroom studies and hands-on clinical training. The CNA course is 75 hours. Community colleges also provide the required written and skills testing.
Courses are Available at Health Care Facilities and Private Entities
Some health care facilities and other private entities offer training for individuals interested in becoming certified nursing assistants (CNAs). Written and skills training is only offered by Iowa community colleges.
Please visit the Certified Nursing Assistants page on this website for testing locations at health facilities or private entities.
Testing is Available Online at Credentia or Headmaster
DIAL has contracted with two nationally recognized testing providers to offer secure, remote online written testing for CNA candidates across the state. Safety measures are in place to ensure the reliability and integrity of this remote testing.
Please note, while the written exam CNAs are required to pass are available remotely online, students will still be required to complete the skills test onsite at approved locations to demonstrate practical competencies.