District of Columbia
Welcome District of Columbia Nurse Aide!
Below you’ll find important information and links to help you with the next steps toward your Nurse Aide certification.
Need Help? Scroll down to see additional Resources located near the bottom of the web page.
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Steps to Register for the NNAAP® Nurse Aide Exam
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.
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.
Create Your Credentia Platform Account
Create an account with our online Credentia Platform 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 Credentia Platform online account. Click here to login and then click the "Sign Up" link on the login page.
When you create a new Credentia Platform account, all of the data from your old Pearson VUE online account will carry over to your new Credentia 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 Credentia Platform 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 Credentia Platform account to submit a reciprocity application.
See our Reciprocity Quick Reference Guide on how to submit a reciprocity application.
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Need Help?
Browse through Our FAQ and Quick Guides
Schedule an Exam
How to schedule an exam and view exam results?
Renew
How to renew your nurse aide registration?
Grievance
How to submit a written grievance?
State Information
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District of Columbia Examination and Scheduling Services
Create or Log into your Credentia Platform account to:
Change your current address and phone number.
Submit Correction Form to update your name, date of birth, or social security number before your scheduled exam.
Obtain and submit an Examination Testing Application.
Check the Testing Application status.
Find test sites and availability.
Schedule, reschedule, or cancel an examination.
View exam details such as examination type, scheduled time, date, and location.
View the Score report.
Submit and review a Grievance application for completed examination.
Submit an excused absence application.
Contact Credentia when:
Problem occurs when creating a Credentia Platform Account.
Did not receive the activation link.
Problem occurs when applying an assigned voucher code.
Testing Application Issue.
Received an error message when scheduling an examination.
Score report is not viewable in Credentia Platform after 24 hours from your exam.
Call: 888-204-6249
District of Columbia Nurse Aide Registry
Create or Log into your Credentia Platform account to:
Change your current address and phone number.
Submit Correction Form to update your name, date of birth, or social security number once you are on the Registry.
Obtain and submit an application for reciprocity.
Check Reciprocity Application status.
Obtain and submit Renewal Registry Application for continued enrollment.
Check Renewal Registry Application status.
Request and submit a Duplicate Registration Request.
View Registration.
Obtain a Test Application because your Nurse Aide Registration has lapsed.
Submit an Excused Absence Request.
Contact Customer Service when:
Problem occurs when creating a Credentia Platform Account.
Did not receive an activation link.
Cannot view registry details.
Order Candidate Handbooks.
Call 888-204-6249
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