CNA Skills Test Changes, Nov 1 and Dec 1, 2026: Tennessee and Wisconsin (Unofficial Summary)

Tennessee (Credentia, NNAAP)

• The Tennessee skills list was updated Oct 6, 2026.
• Starting Nov 1, 2026: some skill steps change (they are underlined in the official list), including revised hand-hygiene drying and disposal steps.
• Starting Dec 1, 2026: two new skills are tested: applying one knee-high elastic stocking, and foot care on one foot.

Wisconsin (Headmaster)

Wisconsin's Test Advisory Panel (Sept 15, 2026) recommended updates effective Nov 1, 2026, and Headmaster's Candidate Handbook V.76 takes effect Dec 1, 2026. Check which version applies to your test date.

• Knowledge test: 32 questions added to the item bank.
• Hand washing: scrubbing at least 20 seconds outside the stream of water becomes a key step.
• Catheter care (female): adds filling the basin with warm water, at least two strokes, and linen, basin and equipment cleanup steps.
• Feeding a dependent resident: setup becomes two full glasses.
• Modified bed bath: adds glove on, off and disposal steps.
• Mouth care: no longer requires verbalizing the surfaces.
• Positioning on side: reworded, adds making sure the resident is in the center of the bed.
• Range of motion: renamed Hip, Knee and Ankle, with "at least three times" counts.
• Bedpan: wording changes (standard and fracture).