Free Illinois HHA Practice Test 2026
Get ready for the Illinois Home Health Aide competency exam with state-specific practice questions aligned to IDPH requirements.
Start Free Practice — No Account RequiredIllinois HHA Exam Facts
- Training Hours Required: 75 hours (16 hours clinical)
- Written Exam Questions: 75 multiple-choice questions
- Time Limit: 90 minutes
- Passing Score: 70% or higher
- Exam Fee: Varies by approved training program
- Retake Policy: 3 attempts allowed; must repeat training after 3rd failure
- Certification Validity: 24-month renewal with 12 in-service hours
- Governing Body: Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Official registry: Illinois Nurse Aide Registry
Illinois HHA Exam FAQ
What are the HHA training requirements in Illinois?
Illinois requires 75 hours of HHA training through an IDPH-approved program, including at least 16 hours of supervised clinical training. Training must meet CMS 42 C.F.R. § 484.80 federal standards.
How many questions are on the Illinois HHA competency exam?
The Illinois HHA written competency exam has 75 multiple-choice questions covering all 8 CMS-required competency domains. You must also pass a hands-on skills evaluation.
What is the passing score for the Illinois HHA exam?
You must score at least 70% on the written exam. For the skills evaluation, you must correctly demonstrate at least 5 randomly selected clinical skills to your evaluator.
How many times can I retake the Illinois HHA exam?
Illinois allows up to 3 attempts to pass the competency evaluation. After 3 unsuccessful attempts, you must complete the full HHA training program again before you may retest.
How do I verify my certification on the Illinois Nurse Aide Registry?
The Illinois Nurse Aide Registry is managed by IDPH (now the Illinois Department of Public Health). Once you pass your competency evaluation, your training program or employer submits your results for registry listing. You can verify your status through the IDPH Health Care Worker Registry at dph.illinois.gov.
Does Illinois accept out-of-state HHA certifications?
Illinois may recognize out-of-state HHA competency evaluations if they meet IDPH and CMS standards. Contact IDPH's Division of Long Term Care directly to determine whether your existing certification is transferable to Illinois.