CNA skills test videos: which ones are accurate?
Updated · Reviewed against official sources
A skills video is accurate for you only if it matches your state's current checklist from your testing vendor; skills, steps and tolerances differ between Credentia, Prometric and D&S Headmaster lists. Use videos to see the motions, then check every step against your handbook, especially the bold critical steps.
| Check | Why |
|---|---|
| Does the skill name match your list? | E.g. Texas tests ROM to elbow and wrist; Credentia tests one knee and one ankle |
| Does it show every bold/critical step? | Videos often skip opening and closing steps |
| Same measurement rules? | Count time and rounding differ by vendor |
| Same equipment? | Electronic vs manual BP isn't interchangeable |
| Dated in the last two years? | Handbooks are revised; Ohio's is version 27 (Dec 2025) |
Official sources first
Credentia's California page links an NNAAP Skills Review Presentation; Prometric publishes its Clinical Skills Checklist and sample forms; D&S includes full task steps in its handbook. Start there, then use any video only to see the hand motions.
Quick answers
- Are YouTube CNA skills videos OK?
- For watching technique, yes; for steps, only after checking them against your state's current list.
- Does Prometric have practice for skills?
- Yes, a paid Clinical Skills Readiness Test ($5–$7 each, $25 for all six).
- Is there an official Credentia skills video?
- Credentia's California page links an NNAAP Skills Review Presentation.
What to do next
Find your vendor's list, then compare any video against it.
You must pass the written test too. Take the free 20-question practice test, or unlock the timed 60-question exam simulator, the full question bank and every skill checklist for $29 one-time (or $9/month).
Related guides
- Credentia vs Prometric vs Headmaster: how the CNA skills test differs
- Credentia NNAAP skills list: all 23 skills and their tolerances
- How does the Prometric CNA clinical skills test work?
- What is a critical element step on the CNA skills test?
- Can you correct a mistake during the CNA skills test?
- How long is the CNA skills test?
- Is handwashing always on the CNA skills test?
- How close do your measurements have to be on the CNA skills test?
Sources
- Credentia — California region test-taker page
- Prometric — Nurse Aide (checklists and sample forms)
- Texas Nurse Aide Candidate Information Bulletin (Prometric, PDF)
- Ohio Nurse Aide Candidate Handbook, Version 27, December 2025 (D&S Diversified Technologies / Headmaster, PDF)
Checked: . Rules, fees and vendors change — always confirm with your state's official page and candidate handbook.