Announcement (Effective January 31st, 2022)
ATTENTION: If you previously had an online Pearson VUE account, please see instructions below on how to access your new Credentia CNA365 Account under "Attention Pearson VUE System Users!"
District of Columbia - Nurse Aide
Welcome Nurse Aide Test Takers in District of Columbia!
Below you’ll find important information and links to help you with the next steps toward your Nurse Aide certification.
To speak with a call center agent, please dial (877) 833-4542
Announcements
Announcement (Effective January 31st, 2022)
Training programs please scroll down to the "Training Program Materials" in the Resources section below for information on how to use CNA365 to purchase vouchers, approve candidates for testing, add new training program users and reset your password.
Announcement (Effective August 16th, 2021)
Candidates are required to wear a face mask and bring the signed liability waiver to testing. Candidates under the age of 18 will not be allowed to test without a parent/guardian signature on the liability waiver.
See "COVID-19 Testing" in the Resources section of this page for detailed COVID-19 testing requirements.
Steps to Register for the NNAAP® Nurse Aide Exam
1
Complete nurse aide training program
Student must complete the state-approved nurse aide training program.
If you did not complete a state-approved training, you may still register under a different eligibility route as listed in the Candidate Handbook.
2
Review Candidate Handbook
Your Candidate Handbook is your handy guide to answer all the questions you have about submitting an application, scheduling, taking an exam, getting score results, and much more.
3
Create Your CNA365 Account
Create an account with our online CNA365 system to register for testing by clicking the "Sign Up" link on the login page. You will need to submit an application for testing in order to register for exams.
We highly recommend that you read the Registration Quick Reference Guide with detailed instructions on how to register online for your exam BEFORE you begin the registration process.
Attention Pearson VUE System Users!
If you previously had an online Pearson VUE account to register for examinations and/or manage your nurse aide registration, you'll need to create a new CNA365 online account with Credentia. Click here to login and then click the "Sign Up" link on the login page.
When you create a new CNA365 account, all of the data from your old Pearson VUE online account will carry over to your new Credentia CNA365 account.
Online Exams
Take your written or oral exam conveniently from home or work through Credentia online proctoring!
A live proctor will monitor you through the webcam on your workstation to provide a secure exam experience.
District of Columbia Nurse Aide Registry Search
To conduct a search, you will need the name, city, and date of birth OR registration number of the nurse aide.
Need to Renew Your Nurse Aide Registration?
To be eligible for continued enrollment on the District of Columbia Nurse Aide Registry, you are required to work as a nurse aide at least one documented day (eight consecutive hours) for pay during the previous twenty-four (24) months, under the supervision of an RN or LPN.
Click here to create a CNA365 account to submit a renewal application. See our Renewal Quick Reference Guide on how to submit a renewal application.
Enrolling on the DC Nurse Aide Registry Through Reciprocity
If you are a nurse aide currently listed on another state’s nurse aide (or equivalent) registry as active and in good standing and wish to enroll on the District of Columbia Nurse Aide Registry, click here to create a CNA365 account to submit a reciprocity application.
See our Reciprocity Quick Reference Guide on how to submit a reciprocity application.
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District of Columbia NNAAP® Registration and Scheduling Services
Contact Credentia to:
Check exam scheduling date and/or status
Find test sites and availability
Schedule, reschedule or cancel an examination
Ask questions about online registration
Obtain information regarding your score report
Obtain information regarding your examination
Contact Information:
(877) 833-4542
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. EST
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
District of Columbia Board of Nursing
Contact Information:
(877) 672-2174
899 North Capitol Street, NE
Suite 200
Washington, DC 20002
Website: http://dchealth.dc.gov/bon
Email: bon.dc@dc.gov
District of Columbia NNAAP® Registry
Contact District of Columbia NNAAP® Registry to:
Clarify information about the Registry
Change your current address or name prior to examination results being sent to the Registry
Change your current address or name once you are on the Registry
Obtain information regarding reciprocity
Obtain information on continued certification on the Registry
Contact Information:
(888) 274-6060
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST