Types Of Examination

Written Exam

The Written Examination has seventy (70) multiple-choice questions. You will have two (2) hours to complete the Written Examination. See Sample Questions for examples of the kinds of questions found on the Written Examination.

Oral Exam

An Oral Examination may be taken in place of the Written Examination. You must request an Oral Examination when filling out your application. The Oral Examination consists of two (2) parts, and you must pass both parts to pass the Oral Examination. If taking the online proctored exam, not a facility test site exam, you will need your own wired headset. The first part of the Oral Examination has sixty (60) multiple-choice questions. Each of the sixty (60) multiple choice questions is read twice. As each question is read, you are asked to choose the correct answer. The second part of the Oral Examination has ten (10) multiple-choice questions that test whether you know common words used in longterm care facilities. Each word is read three (3) times. You are asked to match the word you hear on the recording to the written word.