Introduction

This handbook is designed for candidates seeking enrollment on the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry. It describes the process of applying for the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program (NNAAP®) and taking the NNAAP® Examination. It should be kept for future reference.

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has contracted with Credentia, a nationally recognized leading provider of assessment services to regulatory agencies and national associations, to develop, score, and report the results of the competency examination for the Pennsylvania Nurse Aide Registry. Credentia also processes applications, schedules examinations, and administers the examinations.