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

Please review the Candidate Handbook PRIOR to your scheduled exam. This document has important tips and information pertaining to testing that you must be made aware of. 

Set up your login in TMU to complete your TMU 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

REMOTELY PROCTORED KNOWLEDGE EXAM CHECK-IN:

• You are required to be signed in to the remotely proctored link that was emailed to you for the check-in process with the test proctor prior to the start time listed on your test confirmation. If you are not signed in to your remotely proctored exam prior to the time listed on your test confirmation, you will not be allowed to test, you will be considered a No-Show, and you will forfeit your testing fees paid and have to pay for another test date. Emails must be correct in TMU to receive this notification to take this exam.
• You must show your mandatory form of identification to the remote Proctor at check-in before starting your remotely proctored knowledge exam. Please see the ‘Identification’ section for specifics in the candidate handbook. 
• You must show your surroundings to the remote Proctor during check-in before starting your remotely proctored knowledge exam. REMOTELY PROCTORED KNOWLEDGE EXAM POLICIES During the remotely proctored knowledge exam, all ‘Testing Policies’ and ‘Security’ measures are adhered to. 
• The ‘video conferencing app’ (for example, Zoom, etc.) link must be maintained during the entire knowledge exam.
• If the ‘video conferencing app’ (for example, Zoom, etc.) connection is lost, you must immediately reconnect or be subject to being exited from the test by the remote Proctor, and your test will scored as a failed attempt.
• Your device must not be muted during testing so that the remote Proctor can hear if there are any distractions or other interruptions during your test. REMEMBER: You need to test in a distraction- and interruption-free area, just like you would if you were sitting in the knowledge test room at a test site. Please see the information on remotely proctored knowledge test issues under the ‘No Show Exceptions’ section of the candidate handbook.
• If needed, you may do math calculations on a piece of scratch paper. You may also use a basic calculator. You will be asked to show both sides of the scratch paper and the basic calculator to the remote Proctor before starting your exam.
• At the end of your exam, you will be asked to show both sides of the scratch paper and the calculator to the remote Proctor again. You will then be told to tear up the scratch paper in view of the remote Proctor and to mute your phone before tearing up the scratch paper.
• Foreign word-for-word translation, translating devices of any type, or non-approved language translators are not allowed during the remotely proctored knowledge exam.

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.