Introduction

This handbook describes the process of applying for and taking the Adult Care Examination.

It is important to read the entire handbook and keep it book marked until you are notified of your examination results. 

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (NC DHHS) has contracted with Credentia, a nationally recognized leading provider of assessment services to regulatory agencies, to administer the examination. Credentia will develop, score, and report the results of the Adult Care Medication Aide Examination to the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry. 

Note:

• If you are currently a Medication Aide in a nursing home facility, this does not qualify you to be a Medication Aide in an Adult Care facility. 
• If you are currently a Medication Aide in Adult Care facility, this does not qualify you to be a Medication Aide in a Nursing Home.

The Adult Care Medication Examination

Credentia has developed this examination to meet the medication aide evaluation requirement of North Carolina state laws and regulations. 

The examination is a measure of medication aide-related knowledge, skills, and abilities. The purpose of the examination is to make sure that you understand and can safely perform the job of an entry-level medication aide.

Exam Overview

The Adult Care Medication Examination consists of sixty (60) multiple-choice questions written in English. Sample examination questions are provided in this handbook. 

The examination is administered as an online proctored exam, and you will have two (2) hours to complete the written exam. The examination is scored immediately after you complete it. NC DHHS is responsible for the content of the examination and for determining the passing score for the examination, as well as for decisions regarding who is eligible to take the examination. There is no attempt limit for the Adult Care exam.