The Knowledge test consists of 70 multiple-choice questions. Questions are selected from subject areas based on the MDH approved Minnesota test plan and include questions from all the required categories as defined in the federal regulations. The Knowledge exam for the Nursing Assistant Test will be done virtually. You will need a smartphone with Zoom downloaded and a tablet/laptop/desktop for the virtual knowledge exam. The Knowledge test portion of your exam will be displayed on a computer screen for participants to read and key in their answers, the smartphone will be used to monitor your computer screen while testing. 

Get a free knowledge test question of the day and a 10-question online practice test at www.hdmaster.com.
You may also purchase complete practice tests that are randomly generated, based on the state test plan from www.hdmaster.com.
Review the vocabulary words in the Minnesota candidate handbook.
Quizlet Game to learn vocabulary words

You have four (4) attempts to pass the knowledge and skill test portions of the exam within 24 months from your date of nurse aide training program completion. If you do not complete testing within 24 months from completion of training, you must complete a new Minnesota Department of Health approved training program in order to become eligible to further attempt Minnesota NA examinations.

Refund Policy - If you need to cancel or reschedule your exam, you must email Workforce Development Solutions 3 business days prior to the exam date. Late requests may not be accepted. “No-shows” will not receive a refund. If you fail to appear or have the correct documents, you or your company will be responsible for full payment regardless.

Cancellation Policy - While we regret having to do so, it is sometimes necessary to cancel exams with insufficient enrollment or last minute emergencies. If your exam is canceled, we will notify you and a refund will be processed. Please include your permanent cell and work numbers as well as an e-mail address at the time of registration.

Registrants for the NA competency evaluation that are either employed by a nursing home or boarding care home as a nursing assistant or have been promised employment as a nursing assistant by one of these facilities prior to the date the evaluation fee is due, are NOT to pay for the competency evaluation.  The facility is federally mandated to pay for the competency evaluation fee. 

Nursing Assistants who receive an offer of employment as a nursing assistant from either of these facilities, not later than 12 months after successfully completing the nursing assistant course and competency evaluation, are entitled to a one-time reimbursement from the facility for the nurse assistant course, competency exam and related fees 90 days after the date of employment. For additional information on facility reimbursement policies, please click here. 

Questions or concerns can be directed to:
BreAnna Tracy, Administrative Assistant
Email: breanna.tracy@minnesota.edu

Preparing for the virtual knowledge exam:

• Set up your login in TMU to complete your profile at least 48 hours prior to your test: https://mn.tmutest.com/login. Try the “Forgot your password link” to see if you can set up your password. Call 1.800.393.8664 if you need any assistance
• Once you are registered for the exam in TMU, the virtual knowledge test proctor will email you 24-48 hours before your scheduled exam with access to the Zoom link. Emails must be correct in TMU to recieve proper notification to take this exam. Students with incorrect information that do not show up to the exam will be considered no shows and no refund will be given. 
• You are not allowed to leave the virtual knowledge test until finished with your test. Please remember to use the restroom before signing into your virtual knowledge test.
• Please login a minimum of 15-20 minutes early to prepare to start your virtual knowledge test.
• Late arrivals will be considered no-shows, will not be allowed to test and will not receive a refund.
• You must BRING ONE FORM OF IDENTIFICATION that meets the following MANDATORY requirements: US GOVERNMENT ISSUED, NON-EXPIRED, SIGNED, PHOTO-BEARING ID.  Examples are*:
  • Driver’s License
  • State Identification Card
  • US Passport
  • Work Authorization Card
  • Alien Registration Card
  • Military or Tribal IDs (that meet all requirements).
• *EXCEPTION: If you do not have a current, official US government issued identification form, then you must bring TWO (2) forms of CURRENT (not expired) Official, Signature Bearing identification with matching names on both ID's.  One of the two forms must be PHOTO-BEARING (photo copies will not be accepted).  Examples of proper identification, with matching names, include CURRENT ( non-expired):
  • School ID card with Photograph
  • signed Voter Registration Card
  • signed Credit/Debit (Bank) Card
  • signed Social Security Card
• With the exception of the cell phone and tablet/laptop/desktop you are using for your virtual knowledge test, all other electronic and Blue-tooth connected devices (cell phones, smart watches, fitness monitors, tablets/laptops/desktops, etc.) usage is not allowed and these items are not allowed in the testing area or allowed to be near or on your person (in pocket, on wrist, etc.) during testing. Anyone using any other electronic or Blue-tooth connected device of any kind during testing (texting, Google searching, email, etc.) or navigating away from the virtual knowledge test during testing, will have their test stopped, will have their test scored as a failed test, will forfeit all testing fees and will be reported to their training program, D&SDT-HEADMASTER and Minnesota Department of Health.
• Your video must remain on for the duration of testing. If, at any time, the video disconnects and you do not rejoin right away, your test will be stopped, you will forfeit all testing fees, and will have your test scored as a failed test. This is a secure virtual testing environment and all testing and security policies stated in the Minnesota Candidate Handbook will be followed.

A full list of the virtual knowledge test Instructions can be found here: Virtual Knowledge Test Instructions

If you are a challenge or test out candidate, you must complete form 1101 and email it to breanna.tracy@minnesota.edu immediately after completing your test registration and payment. Failure to do so will result in your test registration being canceled.