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description: Need or want to get certified yourself? As an instructor or administrator, be sure to follow the right steps to certification with this step-by-step process.
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# Steps to Certification as an Instructor/Administrator

## Need or want to get certified yourself? As an instructor or administrator, be sure to follow the right steps to certification with this step-by-step process.

Note: This walkthrough is for instructors or administrators who are looking to earn their NHA certication. More information on the prodcee and eligibility requirements for any candidate are located in NHA's [Candidate Handbook](https://www.nhanow.com/docs/default-source/test-plans/candidate_handbook.pdf?sfvrsn=2dc93c04_8).

### Step 1

If you don't already have a personal (non-administrative) Candidate account, create one at [NHANOW.com](https://www.nhanow.com)

![How to Approve an NHA Exam Roster-3](https://knowledge.nhanow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20Approve%20an%20NHA%20Exam%20Roster-3.png?width=234&height=56&name=How%20to%20Approve%20an%20NHA%20Exam%20Roster-3.png)

*Note: You will need to use a different email than what you have for your administrative login.*  

*Pro Tip: Log out of your administrative account first to ensure that all saved logins or passwords won’t automatically populate. You can only be logged in as one user at a time.* 

### Step 2

During your account creation, select your affiliation as **Registering Individually** 

**![How to sit for your certification as an Instructor-6](https://knowledge.nhanow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20sit%20for%20your%20certification%20as%20an%20Instructor-6.png?width=552&height=138&name=How%20to%20sit%20for%20your%20certification%20as%20an%20Instructor-6.png)**

 

### **Step 3**

Review the eligibility requirements and additional parameters to test as an instructor in the NHA [Candidate Handbook](https://www.nhanow.com/docs/default-source/test-plans/candidate_handbook.pdf?sfvrsn=2dc93c04_8)

- Details are found on page 9

![How to sit for your certification as an Instructor-8](https://knowledge.nhanow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20sit%20for%20your%20certification%20as%20an%20Instructor-8.png?width=311&height=265&name=How%20to%20sit%20for%20your%20certification%20as%20an%20Instructor-8.png)

#### **An instructor of an institution associated with NHA is eligible to sit for an NHA certification exam provided he/she:**

1\. Possesses a current state-recognized teaching certificate, is licensed as a teaching professional, or has a minimum of three years of full-time teaching experience in a healthcare or health science field;

2\. Is currently licensed, certified or registered as healthcare professional or has a minimum of two years of work experience in the allied health field covered by the NHA certification exam or a discipline that is commensurate with or exceeds the scope of practice of that allied health field; and

3\. Meets all program-specific requirements

#### The instructor must:

1\. **Register individually** (he/she cannot associate himself/herself with his/her institution when registering with NHA); and

2\. **Sit for the exam at a PSI** testing site location or through Remote Testing. **Under no circumstances may the instructor take the exam at his/her institution.**

#### **In addition, the instructor:**

1\. May not sit for exam if he/she served as a proctor for that same exam in the prior six (6) months; and

2\. Once he/she has registered for the exam, he/she may not proctor that same exam until after receiving the certification.

 

 

### Step 4

If your program or institution will be paying for your certification or preparation, connect with your NHA Representative to assist the payment process 

![How to sit for your certification as an Instructor-15](https://knowledge.nhanow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20sit%20for%20your%20certification%20as%20an%20Instructor-15.png?width=469&height=200&name=How%20to%20sit%20for%20your%20certification%20as%20an%20Instructor-15.png)

### Step 5

When ready, follow the steps on your Candidate account to **apply** for your NHA Exam

- For additional help, see the How-To [PDF](https://knowledge.nhanow.com/hubfs/How%20to%20Apply%20for%20an%20NHA%20Exam%20as%20an%20Individual-1.pdf?hsLang=en) or  [Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV2sK_HqXys&feature=youtu.be) to apply for an exam as an individual

![How to sit for your certification as an Instructor-17](https://knowledge.nhanow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20sit%20for%20your%20certification%20as%20an%20Instructor-17.png?width=313&height=188&name=How%20to%20sit%20for%20your%20certification%20as%20an%20Instructor-17.png)

### Step 6

Schedule your NHA exam with PSI through an on-site location or with Remote Testing 

- You have a 6-month window from your application date to schedule and take your NHA Exam

![How to sit for your certification as an Instructor-18](https://knowledge.nhanow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20sit%20for%20your%20certification%20as%20an%20Instructor-18.png?width=456&height=120&name=How%20to%20sit%20for%20your%20certification%20as%20an%20Instructor-18.png)

*Note: for additional help, see NHA’s other How-To resources on scheduling or rescheduling your PSI Exam, or additional resources [Remote Testing](https://info.nhanow.com/return-to-learn-testing?hsLang=en)*  

 

### Step 7

You will be notified within 3 business days of your exam score posting 

- View your results in the Exam Results link on your navigation bar

![How to sit for your certification as an Instructor-20](https://knowledge.nhanow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20sit%20for%20your%20certification%20as%20an%20Instructor-20.png?width=314&height=102&name=How%20to%20sit%20for%20your%20certification%20as%20an%20Instructor-20.png)

### Step 8

NHA Certifications can be renewed every 2 years, maintain your certification with Continuing Education Credits through your Candidate login 

![How to sit for your certification as an Instructor-22](https://knowledge.nhanow.com/hs-fs/hubfs/How%20to%20sit%20for%20your%20certification%20as%20an%20Instructor-22.png?width=221&height=113&name=How%20to%20sit%20for%20your%20certification%20as%20an%20Instructor-22.png)

 

 

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