Southern California Nurse Assistant - Written (or Oral) Examination & Skills Evaluation Candidate Handbook - September 2022

Sep 13, 2026

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Handbook for candidates taking the Southern California Nurse Assistant Written (or Oral) Examination and Skills Evaluation, providing a quick reference and detailed exam overview. It covers eligibility, application and scheduling, exam fees, testing locations, accommodations, and policies for cancellation, refunds, absences, and weather emergencies. It also outlines exam-day procedures, identification, security and cheating rules, device and conduct policies, and guidance for both written and oral exams, including content outlines and sample questions. It further explains the skills evaluation process, tasks, measurement recording, volunteer requirements, and skills listing.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResumes

FormatPDF

Pages56

Reading Time20 min

AccessFree to download

Quick Reference

Introduction

National Nurse Aide Assessment Program

Exam Overview

Eligibility

Application and Scheduling

Filling Out an Application

Exam Fees

Exam Scheduling

Testing Locations

Accommodations

Cancellation and re-scheduling

Refunds

Absence Policy

Weather Emergencies

Exam Day

Checking In

What to Bring

Proper Identification

Security and Cheating

Testing Policies

Lateness

Electronic Devices

Study Aids

Eating/Drinking/Smoking

Misconduct

Guests/Visitors

The Written (or Oral) Exam

Written Exam

Oral Exam

Written (or Oral) Exam Content Outline

Sample Questions

self-assessment reading test

The Skills Evaluation

What to Expect

Setting

Who Will Act as a Client?

Candidate Volunteer Requirements

The Tasks

Recording a Measurement

Sample Recording Sheet for Measurement Skills

Tips for the Skills Evaluation

Skills Listing

Southern California NURSE ASSISTANT Written (or Oral) Examination & Skills Evaluation Candidate Handbook September 2022 verCANA2.0 QUICK REFERENCE CREDENTIA SERVICES 1025 Greenwood Blvd. Suite 401 Lake Mary, FL 32746 Hours of Operation Mon – Fri 8:00 a.m.–5:00p.m. (Eastern Time Zone) Contact Credentia to: • Obtain information regrading your score report. • Request a duplicate score report • Email: [scorenow@getcredentia.com](scorenow@getcredentia.com) • Call (888) 204-6186 California Department of Public Health (CDPH) (916) 327-2445 Web: [http://www.cdph.ca.gov](http://www.cdph.ca.gov)[ ](http://www.cdph.ca.gov)Hours of Operation 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time Zone) Call CDPH to: • Obtain information regarding requirements for initial licensing • Change your current address or name after testing • Obtain information regarding reciprocity • Obtain additional information For applications and licensing requirements, go to: [http://www.cdph.ca.gov/pubsforms/Pages/](http://www.cdph.ca.gov/pubsforms/Pages/)[ ](http://www.cdph.ca.gov/pubsforms/Pages/)CNAHHAProgram.aspx REGIONAL CENTERS Southern Region Regional Testing Center Golden West College 15744 Golden West Street Forum I, Room 112A Huntington Beach, CA 92647 (714) 895-8708 Fax: (714) 895-8994 [www.regionaltestingcenter.org](www.regionaltestingcenter.org)[ ](www.regionaltestingcenter.org)Southern Region covers the area from Oxnard, CA to the Mexican border Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. -4:00 p.m. (Pacific Time Zone) Call the appropriate Regional Center to: • Obtain registration information • Cancel and/or reschedule an examination • Arrange special examination requests and services Go to Regional Testing Center's website to: • Obtain Nursing Assistant Training and Assessment Program (NATAP) applications • Locate examination dates and locations Southern Region’s website: [www.regionaltestingcenter.org](www.regionaltestingcenter.org) NORTHERN REGION • Northern Region covers the area from the Oregon border to Kern County, CA • [See](See www.credentia.com/test-takers/canorth for a)[ www.credentia.com/test-takers/canorth](See www.credentia.com/test-takers/canorth for a)[ for a](See www.credentia.com/test-takers/canorth for a)[ ](See www.credentia.com/test-takers/canorth for a)complete listing of Northern Regional Testing Sites Credentia and COCCC do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, creed, disabling condition, religion, national origin, or any other protected characteristics. Copyright © 2021 Credentia Services LLC, or its affiliate(s). All Rights Reserved. NNAAP® Written Exam Content Outline and Practical Skills Listing Copyright © 2016–2018 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN®). All rights reserved. TABLE OF CONTENTS Quick Reference .......................... inside front cover Introduction ....................................................... 1 National Nurse Aide Assessment Program ............... 1 Exam Overview ........................................................ 2 Eligibility.................................................................. 3 Application and Scheduling............................. 3 Filling Out an Application ....................................... 3 Exam Fees................................................................. 4 Exam Scheduling...................................................... 5 Testing Locations...................................................... 5 Accommodations ...................................................... 5 Cancellation and re-scheduling.................... 6 Refunds .................................................................... 6 Absence Policy .......................................................... 6 Weather Emergencies................................................ 6 Exam Day ..................................

FAQs

How can candidates contact Credentia and California Department of Public Health (CDPH)?

Credentia can be contacted to obtain score report information and request duplicate score reports using the provided email and phone number. CDPH contact information is listed for inquiries about initial licensing requirements, address/name changes after testing, reciprocity, and additional information.

What topics are covered for application, scheduling, and exam logistics?

The handbook includes guidance on filling out an application, exam fees, scheduling, testing locations, and accommodations. It also details cancellation and re-scheduling, refund information, absence policy, and weather emergencies.

What does the handbook explain about the Written (or Oral) exam and the Skills Evaluation?

It provides instructions for both written and oral exams, including a written (or oral) exam content outline and sample questions plus a self-assessment reading test. For the Skills Evaluation, it describes what to expect, the setting, client and volunteer requirements, the tasks, how to record measurements, sample recording forms, and tips.

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