Certification Examination
Post-Acute Care Certified Nursing Assistant (PAC-CNA)
A certified nursing assistant is an aide certified to practice in the United States.
Examination fee
$99
One-time fee · proctored online exam
- Take it any time, 24/7, after your application is accepted
- 3 hours to complete
- Pass with 80% or higher
3 hours
To complete the proctored exam
24/7
Available after registration
80%
Passing grade required
Multiple choice
Drawn at random from a test bank
Who it is for
About this certification
A certified nursing assistant is an aide certified to practice in the United States. Post-Acute Care certified nurse aides work at skilled nursing facilities, long-term acute care hospitals, continuing care retirement communities, home care and hospice, or any healthcare setting in the post-acute care environment. The certified nursing assistant provides direct care to patients, is responsible for a range of hands-on activities, and helping patients with a wide range of basic needs, including bathing, eating, bathing, grooming, mobility, and more. Nursing Assistants monitor the patient's health and vital signs and provide basic care. Depending on the clinical setting, a nursing assistant may report to a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN/LVN), Registered Nurse (RN), nursing supervisor, or higher.
Eligibility
Eligibility for the PAC-CNA Certification
Review the requirements below before you register.
- An active and unencumbered CNA license within a state or territory of the United States.
The examination
About the PAC-CNA Certification Examination
The post-acute care certified nursing assistant examination is the required examination to become certified as a post-acute care certified nursing assistant (PAC-CNA). The examination assesses clinical and technical competency. You will have three hours to complete the proctored examination.
3 hours, proctored
You will have three hours to complete the proctored examination.
Take it any time
The proctored examination is available 24/7 after registration and acceptance of your application.
Score 80% or higher
Questions are multiple choice, randomly selected from a test bank. A passing grade of 80% or higher earns the PAC-CNA.
Preparation is your choice
InsPAC offers preparatory courses for all the PAC certifications for a fee. They are not mandatory for taking the exam, and you are free to prepare with any other educational provider.
CEUs
CEUs are not offered for the examination.
Accommodations
If you have a disability requiring additional accommodations, please contact us at info@theinspac.com prior to registering for the examination.