North Dakota: Becoming a CNA
Before Taking the Exams
You must have a US Social Security number. ITINs are not accepted
Complete a nurse aid training and competency program approved by ND Department of Health
Profile in D&SDT-Headmaster (referred to as TMU) must be completed (access to the platform is provided by your training program)
Have a United States-issued ID with a picture (First and Last name must match EXACTLY the first and last name on your social security card and TMU profile)
State-issued driver’s license
State-issued ID card
US Passport (foreign passports are not accepted)
Permanent Resident Card
Employment-Work Authorization Card issued by USCIS
US military card
Tribal ID Card
US School ID
Training Programs
A list of approved training programs is located here: https://www.hhs.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/DOH%20Legacy/HF/Facility%20Reports/ND-NA-Training-Programs.pdf
The training program will give you access to the testing system, TMU
Exams
There are two exams: Knowledge Exam and Skills Exam
A list of testing locations is available here: https://hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/ndakota/ndformpages/ndforms/1700ND.pdf
Instructions to the exams are available on your TMU account and will be given to you when you enter the testing facility, it’s important that you completely understand everything in the instructions. A testing observer will ask you questions about the instructions to make sure you understand
Bluetooth-enabled items are prohibited from exam areas
Translators are not allowed
You are allowed 3 attempts after completing the approved program
A detailed list of what to expect on the exams is available in the Candidate Handbook starting on page 20: https://hdmaster.com/testing/cnatesting/ndakota/ndformpages/ndforms/ND%20CandidateHandbook.pdf