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Each checklist begins with a description of how the skill will be setup to simulate a client situation for testing purposes. The criteria are not necessarily listed in the order that a candidate would perform the skill.  \nThe checklists are not procedures and should not be used to learn the skills. The procedures for these skills are taught by training programs and can be found in textbooks (e.g., Revised Fundamentals of Care), and other learning materials. However, the checklists maybe helpful for candidates and instructors in evaluating classroom performance.  \nWhen administering the test, the evaluator watches the candidate perform the skill and compares each candidate’s performance to the checkpoints that makeup the skill. Each checkpoint has a different value based on how critical it is to the safe performance of the skill.  \nEach checkpoint has been assigned a point value based on how critical it is to the safe performance of the skill. We have bolded the checkpoints with the highest point values.  \nThe Washington State Department of Health has determined how many points are required to pass askill. Their decisions are based on providing public protection .  \nCandidates are required to pass all five skills to pass the test, but perfect performance is not required to pass askill. The value assigned to each checkpoint is and how many points are required to pass a skill are secure test information . Even the evaluator who observes and records your performance does not know the value of each checkpoint or how many points it takes to pass askill. The evaluator will enter the observations for a candidate’s performance in the computer, and the computer will score the exam .  \nHandwashing Note: Your handwashing technique is evaluated at the beginning of the test. This skill is not prompted, which means you will not be told to wash your hands. Home care aides are expected to know to wash their hands before and after physical contact (touching) with the client. Demonstrating when handwashing is necessary is evaluated as a part of Common Care Practices.  \nCommon Care Practices are practices that are part of every skill, such as client rights, communication with the client, client safety and comfort, and infection control. Common Care Practices are rated during your performance of each skill. You will receive a separate score for Common Care Practices.  \n\n| Handwashing |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| When the skills test begins, the candidate is evaluated on his/her handwashing technique . 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