Under Pennsylvania's Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program (NATCEP), what is the total minimum number of training hours required, as administered under Pennsylvania Department of Education-approved programs?
A. 80 hours
B. 75 hours
C. 100 hours
D. 120 hours
Source: Pennsylvania NNAAP Candidate Handbook (Credentia, testing vendor contracted by PA Dept. of Health), FAQ section; PA Dept. of Education Nurse Aide Training Program (pa.gov)
Of Pennsylvania's 80-hour NATCEP minimum, how many hours must consist of supervised clinical (hands-on) experience?
A. 16 hours
B. 37.5 hours
C. 40 hours
D. 50 hours
Source: Pennsylvania NNAAP Candidate Handbook (Credentia), FAQ section
Which Pennsylvania state agency approves Nurse Aide Training Programs (NATCEP curricula) offered by career and technical centers, community colleges, and nursing facilities in Pennsylvania?
A. Pennsylvania Department of Health
B. Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing
C. Pennsylvania Department of Education
D. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Source: PA Department of Education, Nurse Aide Training Program (pa.gov/agencies/education/.../nurse-aide-training-program)
Pennsylvania's NATCEP framework originates from a federal law that Pennsylvania implemented through 55 Pa. Code § 1181.521. What is that federal law commonly called?
A. The Americans with Disabilities Act
B. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
C. The Fair Labor Standards Act
D. The Nursing Home Reform Act (OBRA-87)
Source: 55 Pa. Code § 1181.521 (Nurse aide training and competency evaluation system)
How many multiple-choice questions are on the written portion of Pennsylvania's Nurse Aide Competency Examination?
Source: PA Dept. of Health, Nurse Aide Testing (pa.gov/agencies/health/.../nurse-aide-testing); Pennsylvania NNAAP Candidate Handbook (Credentia)
