HHA (Home Health Aide) Competency Exam Prep — Unlimited Practice Guide
Unlimited Practice Guide offers 750 practice questions across all 8 HHA competency domains — available in English, Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese, and Haitian Creole. 40 questions free, no account required.
Start Free HHA PracticeAbout the HHA Competency Exam
The Home Health Aide (HHA) competency exam is mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) for all HHAs working in Medicare- or Medicaid-certified agencies (42 CFR §484.80). It evaluates personal care, infection control, nutrition, safety, and patient rights through approximately 75 written questions and a skills demonstration component, with requirements varying by state. The projected 10-year job growth for Home Health Aides is +21%, among the fastest of any U.S. occupation.
Exam Overview
- Exam body: CMS-approved state competency evaluations
- Questions: 75 written questions (state-variable)
- Time limit: 90 minutes (state-variable)
- Scope: State-level (varies by state); required for Medicaid/Medicare reimbursement
- Content areas: Personal care, nutrition, communication, infection control, safety, patient rights, end-of-life care
Career Outlook (BLS 2023)
- Occupation: Home Health and Personal Care Aides — SOC 31-1120
- Median annual wage: $33,530
- Projected 10-year job growth: +21% (much faster than average)