How can I register for the CNA exam in Texas?
Your school (DMS Care Training Center) will let Prometric know you are ready to take the exam after you complete your class.
After they do that, you will get login information for Prometric’s portal.
There, you will complete your application to take your test, choose a testing location, and submit your payment.
The cost for the full exam is $125.
For DMS Care Training Center CNA Graduates
The state exam registration portal is now open through TULIP, the official Texas licensing system for nurse aides.
Here’s how to register:
STEP 1:
Go to the TULIP login page to begin your application:
https://txhhs.my.site.com/TULIP/s/login/?ec=302&startURL=%2FTULIP%2Fs%2F
STEP 2 (Very Important):
Watch this short tutorial video to ensure your TULIP account is set up correctly:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1AXQmciH5Q
* Important: When selecting the school name under “Name of Training Program Eligible Route,” you must search for “DMS Care Training Center.”
(The video shows “Legacy,” but you should not select Legacy. Please enter DMS Care Training Center instead.)
STEP 3:
For more help, review this detailed TULIP user guide:
User Guide
Key pages: Application setup (pages 8–12), process info (pages 88 & 102), and exam application (page 312).
Need help logging in?
Call TULIP support at 512-438-2630
* Once your TULIP profile is complete, the school will be notified to confirm your program completion. After approval, you’ll receive an email with instructions to schedule your state exam.
How long does the CNA exam take?
The Texas Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) exam is made up of two parts: a multiple-choice (written or oral) exam and a clinical skills exam.
The multiple-choice portion consists of 60 questions and you will have 90 minutes to complete it.
If you choose to take the oral version, you will have 120 minutes.
The clinical skills portion requires you to demonstrate your ability in performing certain procedures on another person.