Under OBRA, the minimum number of training hours required for nurse aides is what?

• A. 12
• B. 100
• C. 120
• D. 24

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that OBRA sets a federal minimum for nurse aide training to ensure basic competence before working in long-term care. That minimum is 75 hours of training, with at least 16 hours of supervised clinical instruction included within those hours. This combination ensures you gain both classroom knowledge (such as resident rights, safety, and infection control) and hands-on practice in real or simulated patient care. After completing the training, you must pass a competency evaluation to prove you can perform the required skills correctly. Some states may require more than the federal minimum, but 75 hours (including 16 clinical hours) is the standard baseline.