The Certified Nursing Assistant Virtual Skills Evaluation Program is an initiative within the University of Georgia’s Institute for Disaster Management (IDM).
In response to Georgia’s critical shortage of Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), the program was created to address key barriers in the certification process. Through this project, IDM’s goal is to streamline the skills portion of the CNA testing process by allowing Candidates to complete their skills evaluations remotely via Zoom. Candidates can now take their tests in the familiar environment of their state-approved training facility or classroom, with the evaluation conducted by IDM’s highly trained Nursing Evaluator Coordinators. Each skills test is administered in compliance with state and federal guidelines, with a registered nurse (RN) or licensed practical nurse (LPN) onsite to assist with the process and operate the camera.
Thanks to the support of the Georgia Department of Community Health, this service is offered at no cost to the candidates or training programs. By making the testing process more accessible, we aim to remove barriers to entering the CNA profession, ultimately increasing the number of qualified CNAs and thereby bettering the care provided to long-term care residents.
