Exam Day Online

Prepares candidate for the procedures and expectations on exam day for the Adult Care – Medication Aide Examination in North Carolina

Examination Day Online
This section prepares you for the North Carolina Medication Aide Examination for Adult Care Facilities.

Credentia will use a live proctor to monitor you through the examination process. The proctor will supervise the exam via a webcam on your workstation. A proctor is someone who oversees the examination.

What You Will Need:

1. The Right Computer:

A desktop, laptop, or Chromebook with a single monitor (no smartphones or tablets).
A webcam must be available.

2. A Private Room:

Ensure you have access to a private room. If you don’t, check with your training program or local library for availability.

3. A Mobile Device:

The live proctor will ask you to complete a 360-degree room scan using a smartphone or tablet (Apple or Android).
You are required to download the ExamRoom AI free app.

4. Proper Identifications:

Ensure you have your two forms of identification ready.

Before Examination Day:

1. Perform a System Test:

Complete the required system test and examination simulation before exam day.
Visit http://www.credentia.com/online-exams and click the “Run System Test” button.

2. Find Your Testing Space:

Choose a quiet, distraction-free area in your home or office to take the examination.

3. Get Your Proper Identifications Ready:

Ensure both required forms of identification are on hand.

On Examination Day:

STEP 1: Prepare Your Testing Space

Quiet: Ensure there is no background noise.
Lighting: The proctors must be able to clearly see you and your testing space.
Privacy: No one else should be in the room.
Clear Workstation: Remove any prohibited items to expedite the room scan.
Restroom/Beverages: Use the restroom and prepare any beverages before the examination.

STEP 2: Have Your Two (2) Forms of Identifications Ready

STEP 3: Prepare Your Computer

Disconnect any additional monitors and close all other open applications.
Have your chargers (laptop, smartphone, or tablet) plugged in or nearby.
Use a wired internet connection rather than Wi-Fi, if possible.
If using Wi-Fi, a minimum of 3 Mbps is recommended. Ensure no one else in your household is using the internet during your exam.
Disconnect any VPNs or firewalls.

STEP 4: Download the ExamRoom AI 360 App

Download the ExamRoom AI 360 app on your smartphone or tablet.
Have your Credentia Platform login credentials available (username and password).
This app is required to complete the 360-degree room scan.

STEP 5: Check In for Your Examination

You may check in up to 30 minutes before your scheduled exam time.
Your onboarding agent will ensure everything is ready before introducing your live proctor (test supervisor).

How to Check In:

Go to https://credentia.com/test-takers/ncmacare/
Click the Login button.
Once logged in, find your scheduled examination and select the Start Exam button.

Important Note

If you arrive late or fail to attend your scheduled examination, you will be responsible for the full test fee.

Examination fees are non-refundable and non-transferable