Exam Overview
District of Columbia - Home Health Aide (HHA)
The HHA exam contains two parts: Written Examination and the Skills Evaluation.
The Written Examination
The written part of your test is comprised of seventy (70) multiple-choice questions written in English. Sample examination questions are provided in this handbook.
Note: If you have difficulty reading English, you can take an Oral Examination instead of the Written Examination.
Skill Evaluation
In the Skills portion of your test, you will be asked to perform five (5) randomly selected nurse aide skills. You will be rated on these skills by a Nurse Evaluator. Review the complete listing of the skills given in the handbook. You can also review The Written (or Oral) Exam and The Skills Evaluation for more details about the NNAAP® Examination.