Texas CNA Certificate Exam (How to schedule the exam)
How can I register for the CNA exam in Texas?
Your school(DMS Care Training Center) will let Prometric know you are ready to take the exam after you complete your class. After they do that, you will get login information for Prometric's portal. There, you will complete your application to take your test, choose a testing location, and submit your payment. The cost for the full exam is $125.
For DMS Care Training Center CNA Graduates
The state exam registration portal is now open through TULIP, the official Texas licensing system for nurse aides.
Here’s how to register:
STEP 1:
Go to the TULIP login page to begin your application:
https://txhhs.my.site.com/
STEP 2 (Very Important):
Watch this short tutorial video to ensure your TULIP account is set up correctly:
https://youtu.be/E1AXQmciH5Q
STEP 3:
For more help, review this detailed TULIP user guide:
User Guide (Link: https://txhhs.my.
Key pages: Application setup (pages 8–12), process info (pages 88 & 102), and exam application (page 312).
Need help logging in?
Call TULIP support at 512-438-2630
* Once your TULIP profile is complete, the school will be notified to confirm your program completion. After approval, you’ll receive an email with instructions to schedule your state exam.
How long does the CNA exam take?
The Texas Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) exam is made up of two parts: a multiple-choice (written or oral) exam and a clinical skills exam. The multiple-choice portion consists of 60 multiple-choice questions, and you will have 90 minutes to complete it. If you choose to take this portion orally rather than written, you will have 120 minutes.
The clinical skills part of the exam requires you to demonstrate your ability in performing certain procedures on another person. The length of time depends on the procedures you get and how quickly you complete them, but you should budget about half an hour to an hour. You will need to demonstrate 3-5 procedures.
What do I need to bring for the CNA exam?
When you arrive at the testing center to take your CNA exam, you'll need to bring:
- Your Authorization to Test letter. Prometric emails this to you after your schedule your exam.
- A photo ID (driver's license, state ID card, passport, or military ID). It can't be expired.
- A second photo ID. For example, a library card, school ID, or another of the above documents.
- Flat, nonskid, closed-toed shoes. You are suggested but not required to wear scrubs. Prometric suggests you wear a watch with a second hand as well.
How many times can the CNA exam be retaken in Texas?
The Texas CNA exam can be taken three times. You must pass the Clinical Skills exam and the Written (or Oral) exam within three attempts. Failure to do this will result in re-training before another attempt can be made.
If you must re-take either of the exams, you will have to pay the following additional fees: Written Test ONLY ($35), Oral Test ONLY (includes Reading Comprehension exam - $45), and the Clinical Skills Test ONLY ($90).