Schedule Your Washington State HCA Exam With Cornerstone — No Wait!
Cornerstone is now an approved provider for the HCA exam in Washington State. Upon completion of your HCA training, you can schedule your home care aide exam with no waitlist and no delays. Home care aide candidates can choose from in-person testing facilities in Federal Way, Olympia, Sequim, Spokane, or Vancouver, with more locations on the way.
Not a Cornerstone graduate? No problem! Any home care aide applicant who has finished their required HCA training is eligible to take the exam and become a certified home care aide.
Why Schedule Your Washington State HCA Test With Cornerstone?
Other testing providers can have significant scheduling delays after you finish your training. Cornerstone offers HCA testing in Washington State with straightforward scheduling: pay for your exam, complete your registration form, and we'll confirm your test date at the next available slot that works for you.
NO WAITLIST
You don't wait months to take your exam. Get scheduled immediately for a time that works best for you.
MULTIPLE FACILITIES
We have multiple in-person testing facilities across Washington State for HCA testing, and we're still expanding!
OPEN TO EVERYONE
Our HCA exam testing is open to graduates of any HCA training program, with interpreters available in 13 languages.
What the HCA Certification Exam Covers
The HCA certification test has two parts, both administered in person at the same facility on the same day. Passing both components of the home care aide exam completes your examination requirements with the Washington State Department of Health and activates your HCA certification as a certified home care aide in Washington State.
Written Knowledge Test
The written portion of the Washington State HCA exam tests home care aide candidates on topics covered in their required HCA training. This component is sometimes referred to as the HCA assessment test or HCA final exam. Candidates who pass the written examination move directly to the skills component.
Skills Demonstration
The HCA skills test requires performing a set of hands-on caregiving tasks in front of an evaluator. Candidates demonstrate correct technique for tasks drawn from the Department of Health approved skills list, just like you practiced during your training. Performing each skill correctly and completely is required to pass. The Washington State HCA skills test is administered at the same facility as the written examination.
How to Prepare for Your HCA Exam
Getting ready for your HCA exam is an important step toward certification, and having the right tools can make all the difference. Our practice exams give you the opportunity to test your knowledge and become more comfortable with the types of questions you may see on the knowledge exam. Use your results to guide your review and focus on areas that need more attention.
Additional study guides are coming soon to help you study for the skills portion of the exam. With the right preparation, you can approach exam day feeling confident and ready to succeed.
HCA Exam Availability
Check our available HCA exam dates below. Seats are limited, so don't wait to schedule!
April 3, 2026
Total Seats: 2
Olympia: 2
April 6, 2026
Total Seats: 7
Olympia: 7
April 7, 2026
Total Seats: 8
Olympia: 8
April 8, 2026
Total Seats: 11
Olympia: 8
Spokane: 3
April 9, 2026
Total Seats: 8
Olympia: 8
April 13, 2026
Total Seats: 7
Olympia: 7
How to Schedule Your HCA Exam
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Purchase the exam
The examination fee for home care aide candidates testing with Cornerstone is $135, payable at the time of purchase. Please note that purchasing the exam does not complete your registration. You'll need to complete step two, the exam registration form, to promptly secure your exam date.
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Check Your Email and Submit the Registration Form
A registration form will be sent to you after payment. Click the registration form link in the email and complete the registration form. The form requests your name, date of birth, Pending HCA Credential Number, and other information needed to schedule your exam.
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Keep an Eye on Your Email
Cornerstone will confirm your exam date and testing facility within two business days. Refer to your email for test-day details and how to prepare in advance.
HCA testing is currently available at Cornerstone partner facilities in Federal Way,Olympia, Sequim, Spokane, and Vancouver. Additional locations are coming soon!
⚠️ Note: Before purchasing the exam, make sure you have your Pending HCA Credential Number. You'll need it to complete your registration form. You can look up your Pending HCA credential number by searching your name at the official DOH credential search.
If you do not have a pending HCA credential number, you will need to submit your HCA application. After submitting, you will receive the number in your confirmation email from DOH.
Interpreter Services for HCA Exam Washington State
Cornerstone offers interpreter services for the home care aide exam to support Washington's diverse home care aide workforce. A minimum of 30 business days in advance is required so the Washington State Department of Health can accommodate your request. To arrange an interpreter, contact our scheduling team at scheduling@cornerstonehealthcaretraining.com as early as possible after paying your exam fees. Students who need interpreter services should not wait until close to their exam date to make this request.
Interpreters are available in the following languages:
Arabic
Amharic
Khmer
Korean
Laotian
Russian
Samoan
Simplified Chinese
Somali
Spanish
Tagalog
Ukrainian
Vietnamese
FAQs About the Washington State HCA Exam
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Finished Your HCA Training? Don't Wait to Test.
Schedule your HCA exam in Washington State with Cornerstone today. Our flexible locations, no waitlist scheduling, and support team are ready to help you get certified. Contact us at scheduling@cornerstonehealthcaretraining.com or 206-673-2919 with any questions. We're happy to help!