Below you’ll find important information and links to help you with the next steps toward your Medication Aide - Nursing Home certification.
Need Help? Scroll down to see additional Resources located near the bottom of the web page.
COVID-19 Policy Reminder!
Per the National Council of State Board of Nursing, we are still implementing the COVID-19 Testing Requirements for candidates. This includes supplying and wearing your own face mask for the exam. If you do not bring a face mask to testing, you will not be permitted to test. Please see the full COVID-19 testing requirements in the Resources section, under the COVID-19 heading.
A person must pass a 24-hour NC Board of Nursing-approved medication aide training program and pass the State-approved competency examination to be listed on the North Caroline Medication Aide Registry for Nursing Homes. Nursing home medication aides must also be listed on the Nurse Aide I Registry and have no substantiated findings listed on the Health Care Personnel Registry.
* Listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry for Nursing Homes does not qualify an individual to administer medications in an Adult Care facility.
*Walk-in testing is not available.
Your Candidate Handbook is your handy guide to answer all the questions you have about submitting an application, scheduling, taking an exam, getting score results, and much more.
Create an account with our online CNA365 system to register for testing by clicking the "Sign Up" link on the login page. You will need to submit an application for testing in order to register for exams.
We highly recommend that you read the Registration Quick Reference Guide with detailed instructions on how to register online for your exam BEFORE you begin the registration process.
If you previously had an online Pearson VUE account (PCM) to register for examinations, you'll need to create a new CNA365 online account with Credentia. Click here to login and then click the "Sign Up" link on the login page.
When you create a new CNA365 account, all of the data from your old Pearson VUE online account will carry over to your new Credentia CNA365 account.
Take your exam conveniently from home or work through Credentia online proctoring!
A live proctor will monitor you through the webcam on your workstation to provide a secure exam experience.
Create or Log into your CNA365 account to:
Change your current address and phone number.
Submit Correction Form to update your name, date of birth, or social security number before your scheduled exam.
Obtain and submit an Examination Testing Application.
Check the Testing Application status.
Find test sites and availability.
Schedule, reschedule, or cancel an examination.
View exam details such as examination type, scheduled time, date, and location.
View the Score report.
Submit and review a Grievance application for completed examination.
Submit an excused absence application.
Contact Customer Service when:
Problem occurs when creating a CNA365 Account.
Did not receive an activation link.
Problem occurs when applying an assigned voucher code.
Testing Application Issue.
Received an error message when scheduling an examination.
Score report is not viewable in CNA365 after 24 hours from your exam.
Call (888) 723-6773
Contact Information:
Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. EST
Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST
Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. EST
For all other question contact North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services at:
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Health Care Personnel Education and Credentialing Section
Phone: (919) 855-3969
Fax: (919) 733-9764
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
2709 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-2709
Website: https://info.ncdhhs.gov/dhsr/hcpr/index.html