Scheduling an Examination
To achieve the highest degree of success in your testing program, you will want to choose the most favorable time and one that would be most advantageous to your students preparing for graduation.
Ideally a test should be scheduled for each class as they complete the final phase of their in-house portion and just prior to going on externship. A test may be scheduled at any time, the choice is yours to make. You simply need to decide what time and date you wish to test and notify the Test Coordinator of NAHP of your decision by calling.
Examination Application Procedures
The school is expected to post notification 6 weeks prior to the examination date.
The proctor or ‘contact person’ should collect all applications and verify that appropriate test fees are attached. Then complete the school section on the back of the application, if applicable.
It is not necessary to send a final grade transcript if the course is not yet completed.
If the course has been completed or the applicant is a past graduate, you should enclose final grade transcript, externship evaluation and a copy of high school diploma or proof of GED or evidence to benefit.
Be sure to indicate that the applicant did or will complete the entire prescribed course and is recommended as qualified for the credentialing process.
If for any reason that the school officials do not believe that an applicant will graduate, the applicant should not be tested.
Individuals that fail their first test and desire to re-test must notify the school for rescheduling.
The school is required to select a proctor having the credentials of one or more of the following: NRCMA, RMA, CMA, LVN, MLT, RDA, LPN, NRCAHA, RN, CA, NRCPT, or NRCEKG.
All completed applications should be sent to NAHP 2 weeks prior to the scheduled examination date.
Test materials and proctor guidelines will be sent to the school with a roster of the applicants, 1 week prior to the examination date.
Procedures Following the Examination
Following the completion of the examination the testing materials are returned to NAHP for processing. This should be done so that the materials are received within 10 days after the test date.
The tests are then reviewed and scores are calculated. The school officials are notified of the examination results.
The student is notified if they fail the exam. However, test results are sent directly to the school, to be distributed to the students. Certification for passing students will be held until all required paperwork is received. Once the NAHP has received a copy of the applicant’s diploma or externship report, processing will be scheduled. Average processing time is 4-6 weeks.
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Proctor Information
This proctor manual has been prepared by the National Allied Health Test Registry, a division of the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). Click here to view the proctor information.
If you, as a school, need to add a new proctor click here for the documents.
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Student Chapter
The student chapter program is designed for students planning careers in various health professions. Complete professional knowledge requires knowledge that does beyond the classroom. Student chapters provide opportunities to exchange information with members of the medical community, to explore career opportunities, to develop leadership skills, to render community service and to interact with health professionals.
A club can be formed at any institution of higher education offering a curriculum leading to an Associate degree, diploma or certificate in a health-related area. To learn more about student chapters click here.
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Update School Information
Click here for the form used to update school information. Print out the form, fill it out, and mail it back to us for information changes about your school.
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