CHPNA Certification Requirements

CHPNA Eligibility Questions

What is your current professional role or certification?

• Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or Nursing Assistant/Aide
• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN)
• Registered Nurse (RN)
• No nursing assistant or nursing background

How many hours have you practiced in hospice or palliative care as a nursing assistant?

• 500+ hours in last 12 months
• 1000+ hours in last 24 months
• Less than 500 hours
• None

How were your practice hours supervised?

• Under supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) in the U.S.
• Under supervision of an LPN only
• No direct clinical supervision
• No practice hours in the U.S.
• No practice hours

Have you completed these required hours before applying?

• Yes, already completed
• No, but will complete before test
• No, still months away

CHPNA FAQs

What is the Passing Percentage of CHPNA?

A scaled score of 500 on a scale of 200 to 800 is required to pass.

What is the Pass Rate of CHPNA?

Pass rates usually average around 82%.

What is the Application & Exam Process of CHPNA?

You can apply via the HPCC website during a quarterly testing window. After approval, schedule your exam with PSI and complete it within the testing period.