Professional Certificate

Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC)

A Nursing Assistant will provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff.

Programme Overview

NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION (NAC)

A Nursing Assistant will perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

Why Earn an NURSING ASSISTANT CERTIFICATION (NAC) Certification?

  • Validate your professional knowledge and skills 
  • Increase employment opportunities
  • Healthcare certifications
  • Strengthen your resume
  • Demonstrate your commitment to quality patient care
  • Gain confidence entering the behavioral and mental healthcare workforce
  • Earn a nationally accredited credential recognized by employers

Mental Health Technician Exam Information

  • Abbreviation: NAC
  • Total Number of questions on exam: 149
  • Allotted time for exam: 2 hours and 45 mins
  • Modality available: Online, Paper/Pencil
  • Live Remote Proctoring Available: Yes
  • Cost includes Study Material

Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) Exam Competencies

The Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) exam evaluates the knowledge expected of a Certified Nursing Assistant Certification (NAC) in the following areas:

  • Anatomy and Physiology (14%)
  • EKG (1%)
  • Safety/Infection Control (13%)
  • Medical Law and Ethics (13%)
  • Patient Care Skills (41%)
  • Pharmacology (5%)
  • Medical Terminology (13%)

Awarding body

Certificate will be awarded by American Medical Certificate Association (AMCA).

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