The two parts of the MN State Registry Test for Nursing Assistants - the Knowledge Test and the Skills Test - are administered through South Central College - Customized Workforce Education. You must register for and pass both tests in order to be certified and listed on the Minnesota Nursing Assistant Registry.

TMU© Access
If you went through a NA training program, verify with your instructor that you are marked complete in TMU© at least 5 business days before the test so that we can schedule you for the test event.

• If we cannot schedule you in TMU© at least 5 business days prior to the test, you will be considered a No Show and required to pay the full test fee to re-register.

Download and review the MN Candidate Handbook for full testing details and study resources.

The Knowledge Test consists of 70 multiple-choice questions in English.  You will have a maximum of 2 hours to complete the test.  An Oral/Audio test option is also available, which candidates must select in their TMU© profile prior to testing.  You will take the virtual Knowledge Test from your own home or other distraction-free location of your choosing.  Do not come to campus for this test.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
If you have a qualified disability or limitation, you may request special accommodations for examination. Accommodations must be approved by D&SDT-Headmaster in advance of examination. The Request for Accommodations Form 1404MN-ADA can be found on D&SDT-Headmaster’s Minnesota webpage. This form must be submitted to D&SDT-Headmaster with required documentation listed on the second page of the ADA application in order to be reviewed for a special accommodation. Please allow additional time for your request to be approved. You will receive an email with your approved accommodations when review is completed. If you have any questions regarding the ADA review process or specific required documentation, please call D&SDT-Headmaster at (800)393-8664.

• An updated version of Google Chrome as your Internet browser.
  • Internet Explorer is not supported.
• A reliable Internet (Wi-Fi) connection.
• A personal computer/tablet/laptop to log into TMU© (https://mn.tmutest.com/) to access the knowledge test.
• Your TMU© Email or Username and Password to take the virtual Knowledge test.
  • If you have any issues accessing TMU©, please call D&SDT-Headmaster for assistance at (800) 393-8664.
• A smartphone to access the ‘facetime app’ that you will need to have downloaded.
  • D&SDT-Headmaster will provide you information of the ‘facetime app’ you will need before the test date.
  • The night before your scheduled virtual knowledge exam, D&SDT-Headmaster will email and text (if you listed a text capable phone number in your TMU© record) you a reminder with the password protected link to join the test event. MAKE SURE YOU ARE CHECKING YOUR EMAILS AND TEXT MESSAGES!
• A distraction and interruption free area of your home, etc., where you will be testing.

• School ID Card with Photograph
• Signed Voter Registration Card
• Signed Credit/Debit (Bank) Card
• Signed Social Security Card