Nationally Certified Multi-Skilled Group Home Technician
CIP Code: 51.1503 • 125 questions • 2.5 hours • Passing score: 70% • Annual renewal
Overview
This credential validates multi-skilled readiness to support residents in licensed group home settings. Certified Group Home Technicians assist with daily living, medication assistance per policy, documentation, safety monitoring, de-escalation, transportation support, and coordination with clinical and social-service teams.
- Nationally recognized Multi-Skilled Stackable
- Listed in the NHWCA National Registry for employer verification
- Annual renewal: $199 • 10 CEU • No lapse (CPR not required)
Why Multi-Skilled?
NHWCA’s multi-skilled model covers ADLs, medication assistance, safety and infection control, documentation, resident rights, and de-escalation—so facilities can staff flexibly across shifts with one certified professional.
Job Description
A Group Home Technician supports residents with personal care and ADLs, medication assistance per policy, meal prep and housekeeping tasks, behavior and safety monitoring, incident reporting, appointment coordination, and accurate documentation in line with resident rights and program regulations.
Qualifications (choose one)
- Graduate of an allied health or human services program; or
- Trained on the job by an accredited group home or healthcare facility; or
- Experience: 3 months verifiable group home or residential care experience.
All candidates must meet age, ID, and conduct requirements per the NHWCA Candidate Handbook.
Exam Structure & Timing
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Question Count | 125 multiple-choice (100 scored + 25 pilot) |
| Time Limit | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
| Passing Score | 70% or higher |
| Delivery | Online or approved testing site, proctored, closed-book |
| Question Style | Scenario-based and knowledge-based items |
Exam Domains & Weighting
| Domain | Weight | Approx. Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Resident Care & Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) | 25% | ~31 |
| Medication Assistance & Documentation | 20% | ~25 |
| Safety, Infection Control & Environmental Checks | 20% | ~25 |
| Behavior Support, De-escalation & Crisis Referral | 15% | ~19 |
| Resident Rights, Regulations & Ethics | 10% | ~12 |
| Communication, Reporting & Teamwork | 10% | ~12 |
Totals reflect 100 scored items; 25 pilot items do not affect score.
Practice Questions (10)
Included with registration inside the candidate portal. These do not affect your score but mirror the style and depth of the live exam.
Renewal
- Cycle: Annual
- Requirements: $199 • 10 CEU • No lapse (CPR not required)
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