Applying for an NHA Exam

Ready to take an NHA exam? Learn how to apply through your institution in this guide.

If you are uncertain if you are eligible to apply for any of NHA’s Nationally Accredited Certification Exams, please refer to NHA’s Candidate Handbook for details and descriptions

Step 1

Log into your Candidate account at NHANOW.com 

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Step 2

Check your home page to be sure that your organization is listed correctly 

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Step 3

Select Apply for Your Exam in the middle of the screen OR select the Apply for Exam on the left-hand side

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Step 4

Select the certification type and re-confirm that your organization is listed correctly 

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Step 5

Notice the green timeline at the top of the screen - your application will be complete when you reach Finish 

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Step 6

Read through the Attestation and if applicable, agree to the terms at the bottom of the page 

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*If you cannot agree to the terms you may not be eligible to sit for the exam without further documentation 

Step 7

If testing on-site, choose the exam section by selecting the date from the list of available dates and select Continue 

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*The date should have a check mark when chosen

Step 8

Answer Prerequisite Questions


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Step 9

Continue down the Application Details Page and enter your billing & shipping information (if required), then click on the Finalize Application button at the bottom of the page. 

Step 10

On the Review & Checkout Page, verify your billing, shipping information & the exam you are purchasing, then click on Place Order.

Step 11

Print your receipt.

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