Exam Preparation
The NACC PSW Final Exam
Your path to a meaningful career in healthcare. Here's exactly what to expect on exam day, and how AIMS gets you ready for it.
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- 2.5 hours
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- Attempts within 1 year
Exam Format
What the exam actually looks like
- Every question is multiple choice. There are no true/false questions.
- Each question has several answer options.
- Choose the one correct, or most correct, answer.
- Content is drawn from your full program: theory, skills lab, and clinical placement.
- Careful reading and understanding are key to success.

Exam Details
The essentials, at a glance
Location
College campus
Language
English
Format
Multiple choice, single best answer (no true/false)
Duration
2.5 hours to complete 200 questions
The exam covers everything from your 700 program hours: 250h theory, 150h skills lab, and 300h clinical placement.
Up to 3 attempts
You have up to 3 attempts to pass, within 1 year of finishing your program.
Fair and final
Fair and final: results cannot be appealed. That’s exactly why our instructors focus on making sure you’re ready well before exam day.
Next Step
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