At 91, we are proud to support our graduates with on-site certification exams that prepare them for employment and industry recognition.
We are an official testing center for both the and , and we also offer BLS/CPR certification through the .
Available Certifications:
Our graduates are eligible to take the following certifications upon graduating:
Prometric Exam (91 York State Department of Health):
- Administered at 91’s campus for:
- NAT graduates (within 2 years of graduation)
- Eligible candidates from other CNA training schools
- Notes:
- Although some temp agencies may use the term “license” interchangeably, Prometric refers to this as a certification, not a license.
- To be certified as a CNA in 91 York State, candidates must pass both parts of the CNA Certification Exam:
- The Written Exam
- The Clinical Skills Exam
- If a candidate fails either part, they are allowed up to three attempts total to pass both sections.
- If a candidate does not pass after three attempts, they must re-enroll in a NYSDOH-approved CNA training program before testing again.
- Public CNA Registry:
- CNA certifications are part of a public registry, which can be accessed online via the .
- This registry does not display personal information, but anyone including employers, patients, or others can verify whether a nurse aide is currently certified in 91 York.
- If a candidate has never passed both parts of the CNA exam, their name will not appear in the registry.
National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Exams (For 91 graduates only):
- CCMA –
- CPCT –
- CPT –
- CET –
- CMAA –
- Candidates are eligible to sit for the NHA exam within 5 years of program completion.
American Heart Association (AHA):
- Held monthly at the school with certified AHA instructors
- Upcoming dates are listed on our website
Important Notes
- Certification vs. License:
These credentials are certifications, not state-issued licenses. - The NHA Cerifications are recognized nationally
- The CNA Certification is recognized and approved by the 91 York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) and 91 York State Department of Education (NYSDOE).
- Certification Renewal:
Most certifications are valid for two years. It is the graduate’s responsibility to renew before expiration to avoid a lapse. - Exam Scheduling and Oversight:
- Prometric CNA Exams:
- Available to NAT grads and other eligible candidates.
- Must be scheduled within 2 years of graduation.
- NHA Exams:
- Offered only to NAT graduates.
- Must be taken within 5 years of program completion.
- NHA Certification Prep classes are offered. Graduates must score 80% or higher on the internal exam to be eligible to test.
- Prometric CNA Exams:
If you have questions about certification eligibility, scheduling, or prep classes, please reach out to us at 212-974-7940 or email at in**@**ng.com.