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Welcome Home Health Aide Test Takers in District of Columbia!

Below you’ll find important information and links to help you with the next steps toward your Home Health Aide certification.

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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 Home Health Aide Exam

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Complete training program

Student must complete the state-approved home health aide training program.

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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.

DC Home Health Aide Handbook

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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.

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Attention Pearson VUE System Users!

If you previously had an online Pearson VUE account to register for examinations, 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.

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Online Exams

Take your written 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.

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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?

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State Information

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District of Columbia Home Health Aide 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 Customer Service when:

  • Problem occurs when creating a Credentia Platform Account.

  • Did not receive an 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

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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