Headmaster is approved by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) to provide Certified Nurse Aide testing services for the Massachusetts health care community.
Alternate language testing (Spanish and Chinese , and Haitian Creole in addition to English) is available — see the DPH/NARS notification for details.
Sign in to register, schedule, and manage your Massachusetts nurse aide exam.
Effective May 2026. Download to your device before test day.
Start in Massachusetts TMU to complete your account, schedule testing, and review exam instructions. Refer to the Candidate Handbook for full requirements.
DPH/NARS update on Spanish, Chinese and Haitian Creole nurse aide certification exams.
Ideas to help prepare for the nurse aide exam.
Apply online for Massachusetts CNA reciprocity.
Used rarely — candidate attestation of previous successful completion of Massachusetts training. Read instructions completely.
Fillable form — print and mail to DPH. Follow instructions exactly.
What to expect for the knowledge exam.
Instructions if you are taking a remotely proctored knowledge exam.
What to expect for the skill test.
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Request testing accommodations.
Request a refund of testing fees that have already been paid.
Request a review of your exam results.
Orientation materials, mock skills, recording forms, and TMU guides for Massachusetts nurse aide instructors.
Text version of the instructor information presentation.
Narrated webinar for Massachusetts NA instructors.
Recording of the morning reintroduction meeting.
Recording of the afternoon reintroduction meeting.
Questions and answers from the reintroduction meeting.
Recording form used during skill testing.
Mock skills materials for instructor practice and preparation.
Short narrated instructor walkthrough (about 4 minutes).
Add students to Massachusetts TMU.
For students who do not successfully complete training.
Apply to become a Massachusetts RN Test Observer and review equipment requirements and shared Attachment A forms.
Apply to become a test site, review the agreement and equipment list, and request test dates.
Apply online to become a Massachusetts nurse aide test site.
Referenced in the test site agreement application.
Required equipment for Massachusetts nurse aide skill testing.
For Massachusetts CNA training programs — request a test date.
Test Administration Services Entities hire and supervise local RN Test Observers and testing teams. Use the Massachusetts TASE agreement and shared Attachment A forms to get started.
D&S Diversified Technologies / Headmaster
PO Box 6609
Helena, MT 59604
Testing toll-free: 888-401-0462
Fax: 406-442-3357
MA Registry: 617-753-8144
Email: massachusetts@hdmaster.com