Free, friendly, self-paced study that teaches you the knowledge behind nurse-aide care — so when you start the official program, you're ready to nail it. Built on the same competency areas the real exam tests.
No hype, no false promises. Here's the real division of labor, so you know precisely how this helps.
Each unit ends with a quick mastery check — pass it and move on. Everything happens right on your screen.
What an STNA does, the care team, and the all-important scope of practice — what an aide may and may not do.
Ends with a mastery checkTalking with residents, families, and the team — and being the eyes and ears who reports changes to the nurse.
Ends with a mastery checkThe rights every resident holds, dignity and privacy, and recognizing and reporting abuse and neglect.
Ends with a mastery checkThe chain of infection, hand hygiene done right, standard precautions, and PPE in the correct order.
Ends with a mastery checkFall prevention, safe body mechanics, fire safety, and knowing the right first action in an emergency.
Ends with a mastery checkTemperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure — the normal ranges and what's important to report.
Ends with a mastery checkBathing, grooming, dressing, nutrition and hydration, and protecting skin — all while preserving dignity.
Ends with a mastery checkHelping residents keep their independence — mobility, range of motion, transfers, and positioning.
Ends with a mastery checkEmotional and social needs, comfort care, and caring for residents with dementia — with patience and dignity.
★ Course final — your readiness checkClear, plain-language lessons — no textbook overwhelm. Read it right on the screen.
Tap, match, and sort through real care situations. You learn by doing, not memorizing.
Every answer is checked instantly with helpful feedback. No essays, no waiting.
Clear each unit's mastery check and move forward — building toward the final.
CareStart is a free study aid, not a nurse-aide training program. To become an Ohio STNA you must complete a state-approved program of at least 75 hours, including supervised in-person clinical training, and pass the state competency exam. You cannot become an STNA online, and this course does not make you eligible for the exam on its own.
This content is AI-assisted educational material. It is not accreditation, certification, medical, legal, or employment advice, and it is not a substitute for your approved program, your facility's policies, or a nurse's direction. Requirements and exam details change — always verify with the official source.
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