Testing Policies

District of Columbia- Home Health Aide (HHA)

The following policies are observed at each test site.

Lateness

Plan to arrive thirty (30) minutes before the examination starts. If you are late for your scheduled examination or do not bring all your required materials, you will not be allowed to test, and your examination fee will not be returned.

Electronic Devices

Cellular phones, beepers, smart watches, electronic devices, or recording devices are not permitted and must be turned off during testing, and there is no place for storage of personal belongings at the test sites.

Study Aids

You are not permitted to take personal belongings such as briefcases, large bags, study materials, extra books, or papers into the examination room. Any such materials brought into the examination room will be collected and returned to you when you have completed the examination.

Note: Credentia is not responsible for lost or misplaced items.

Eating/Drinking/Smoking

You are not permitted to eat, drink or smoke during the examination.

Misconduct

If you are discovered causing a disturbance of any kind or engaging in any kind of misconduct, you will be dismissed from the examination and reported to Department of Health. Decisions regarding disciplinary measures are the responsibility of that agency.

Guests/Visitors

No guests, visitors, pets or children are allowed at the test sites.