Quick Reference

Quick reference guide for essential information on the District of Columbia nursing assistant certification exam

Credentia Registration and Scheduling Services

1025 Greenwood Blvd. Suite 401 Lake Mary, FL 32746 

Hours of Operation 

Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. 

Saturday: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. 

Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time Zone)

Create or Log into your Credentia account to:

  • Change your current address and phone number. 
  • Submit Correction Form to update name, date of birth or social security number before your exam has been scheduled. 
  • Obtain and submit an Examination Testing Application. 
  • Check Testing Application status. 
  • Find test centers and availability. 
  • Schedule, reschedule or cancel an examination.
  • View exam details such as examination type, scheduled time, date, and location. 
  • View Score report. 
  • Submit and review a Grievance application for completed examination. 
  • Submit an excused absence application.

Contact Customer Service when:

  • Problem occurs when creating Credentia Account.
  • Did not receive activation link. 
  • Problem occurs when applying an assigned voucher code. 
  • Testing Application Issue. 
  • Received an error message when scheduling examination. 
  • Score report not viewable in Credentia after 24 hours. 
  • Call 888-204-6249.

DC Department of Health

Board of Nursing 

899 North Capitol Street, NE Suite 200 Washington, DC 20002 

(877) 672-2174 

Web center: http://dchealth.dc.gov/bon

Email: bon.dc@dc.gov 

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. (Eastern Standard Time).

Go to the Board of Nursing Web center (http://dchealth.dc.gov/bon) to:

  • View or download the Home Health Aide Candidate Handbook.
  • Download HHA Certification Application.
  • Download a copy of District of Columbia Home Health Regulations.
  • Clarify information about the HHA Registry.
  • Change your current address or name once you are on the HHA Registry. 
  • Obtain information on continued certification on the HHA Registry.