The American Red Cross is proud to offer our Nurse Assistant Competency Evaluation Program (CEP) to test nurse assistant candidates for certification. We have been designated as a testing agent by the California Department of Public Health Services and have been testing since April 8, 1992. In the past eighteen (18) years, over 200, 000 nurse assistant candidates have tested with us and received their state certification to practice as Certified Nurse Assistants.
Who can test?

You can register to test if you meet one of the following qualifications:

Have successfully completed a State-approved Nurse Assistant Training program
Are currently enrolled in an RN, LVN, or Psychiatric Technician program
Are a foreign-trained nurse
Are a Nurse Assistant in another state or country

Why test With the American Red Cross?

Numerous fixed site locations throughout California.
Mobile testing available at your facility or school.
Flexible scheduling.
Walk-In Testing Service (WITS): – Interactive, computerized equipment that is easy to use. – Designed for candidates who have language difficulty.
Special accommodations for special needs candidates with advance notification and approval.
Diagnostic service for unsuccessful candidates.

For more information, please call the CEP Department at (800) 627-7000