Prometric can email admission to test letters to candidates.
With this technology, you will experience quicker notification of your testing event dates, time and location.
Please remember to include your email address on your application when you submit it for registration
UPDATED ****IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT****
Starting on Thursday, February 29th, candidates will be directed to Prometric’s new Registration and Scheduling system (IQT). The new functionality will include the ability for you to self-schedule your English exams along with payment processing through the Prometric system. Non-English exams with Interpreters will still need the assistance of a Prometric TA Advocate for scheduling.
Candidates will receive an email from Prometric directing them to the Candidate Management system. You will need to accept the Data Privacy policy (one time) and reset your password. At that time, you will be able to view your profile, applications and exam activity and self-schedule for your English exam(s). For any non-English exams – you will need to contact our Testing Accommodations Team for assistance.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
- Every candidate will need to access the Candidate Management system by using the credentials they receive via email from Prometric.
- Should you have any questions, please contact The Washington Home Care Aide team @ 1- 800-324-4689
Take a practice test for the new knowledge exam
Candidate Resources
Candidate Information Bulletin
The candidate information bulletin has all the information you will need regarding exam fees, scheduling and scoring, exam content and other information to help simplify the certification process.
Informational webinar introducing the WA Home Care Aide Candidate portal.
Video – Introduction to the WA Home Care Aide Candidate Portal
Application
The Department of Health (DOH) Application includes information required to schedule candidates for the certification exam. Prometric requires candidates to provide an email address to be scheduled for the certification exam. If an email address is not provided, you will NOT be able to schedule the certification exam. Payment for the exam must be included along with the complete DOH application submitted to DOH. Candidates will receive an approval email once they have met all requirements to take the certification exam.
FEES
|
Test Options |
Fees |
|
Knowledge Exam and Clinical Skills Exam |
$150 |
|
Knowledge Exam |
$49 |
|
Clinical Skills Exam |
$101 |
|
Rescheduling Fee |
$35 |
Registration and Scheduling
The law requires applicants to complete 75 hours of training before taking the exam. Candidates may schedule their exams prior to completion of training but must not take the exam until after training is complete. Candidates must attest that training is complete at the time of scheduling the exam.
Once you’ve received an email from Prometric with your username and password, use the links below to access the WA Home Care Aide portals to complete your application, pay associated fees (credit/debit or voucher), and schedule/reschedule your testing appointment.
Training Program Resources
Candidate Vouchers
To manage voucher purchases and assignment, use the link below to access the WA Home Care Aide Voucher portal.
WA Home Care Aide Voucher portal
Informational webinar introducing the WA Home Care Aide Voucher portal.
Video – Introduction to the WA Home Care Aide Voucher Portal
Contact Information
Contact Information
Questions regarding the examination process should be directed to Prometric at: WAHCA@prometric.com. To assist us in providing you with an answer to your question in a timely manner, your email should include your name, address, date of birth and Prometric ID (if known).
Prometric’s WA HCA team can be reached at the following address:
Atten: WAHCA
7941 Corporate Dr.
Nottingham, MD 21236
(800) 324-4689
Email: WAHCA@prometric.com
For questions regarding Home Care Aide certification requirements, laws or the program, please send an e-mail to: hmccreview@doh.wa.gov