Apply & Register
NHWCA® issues nationally recognized, multi-skilled allied health certifications. Choose the path below to begin: individual candidates taking an exam, schools seeking approval, or organizations coordinating registrations.
Apply to Take the Exam
Start your NHWCA® certification journey. Choose your credential, confirm eligibility, and schedule testing.
- Eligibility: program graduate, verified on-the-job training, or documented experience (varies by credential)
- ID verification and test security rules apply
- Stacked pathways (3-in-1 / 5-in-1) available where offered
Apply to Become an Approved School
Gain approval to deliver NHWCA-aligned training and register cohorts directly for certification.
- Map curriculum to NHWCA® exam blueprints
- Use of Approved Training Partner seal (per brand guidelines)
- Roster upload, cohort scheduling, and instructor resources
Registration Portal
Register individuals or groups, manage scheduling, and track credential status via the portal.
- Bulk candidate uploads and status tracking
- Secure access for HR, workforce boards, and partners
- Direct link to the NHWCA® National Registry for verification
What You’ll Need
Individuals
- Government ID for identity verification
- Eligibility evidence (program completion, OJT, or experience)
- Any required prerequisites noted on your credential page
Schools
- Program outlines mapped to NHWCA® domains
- Instructor qualifications and facilities information
- Compliance and student outcome documentation
Employers / Workforce
- Authorized contact and organization info
- Candidate roster (CSV or secure portal entry)
- Verification workflow and point of contact
Individuals — 1-2-3
- Pick your credential and confirm eligibility
- Submit application & schedule testing
- Test, receive results, appear in the Registry
Schools — 1-2-3
- Apply for approval and submit curriculum mapping
- Receive approval & onboarding resources
- Register cohorts and schedule exams
Employers / Workforce — 1-2-3
- Open the registration portal and add your candidates
- Coordinate scheduling and track progress
- Verify credentials in the NHWCA® Registry
Quality & Recognition
NHWCA® is a national certification board. While not an accrediting body, NHWCA® aligns its programs with recognized industry standards for certification development, exam security, and renewal. Employer verification is provided via the NHWCA® National Registry.