Free Delaware HHA Practice Test 2026

Delaware regulates home health aides primarily by licensing which entity under 16 Del. Admin. Code § 3351?

How many hours of training do you need to become an HHA in Delaware?

Delaware requires a minimum of 75 hours of training — covering both classroom instruction and supervised practical training — before an aide may provide care to patients. This is set out in 16 Del. Admin. Code § 3351-5.0 and matches the federal Medicare minimum under 42 CFR 484.80. For Medicare-certified agencies, federal law (42 CFR 484.80) additionally requires that at least 16 of those hours be classroom instruction and at least 16 be supervised practical training, with the classroom hours completed first. Delaware Regulation 3351 itself specifies only the 75-hour total of 'instruction and supervised practicum,' not the 16/16 breakdown.

Is there a state HHA exam or state certification in Delaware?

No. Delaware does not issue a state-level HHA certification or administer a state HHA exam for individual aides. Regulation 3351 licenses the home health agency, not the individual aide. Each agency is responsible for ensuring its aides complete the required 75-hour training and pass an employer-administered competency evaluation before providing care. If you want an individual state credential in Delaware's healthcare system, the Certified Nurse Aide (CNA) is a separate, state-recognized credential tested through Prometric.

How long does HHA training remain valid in Delaware, and how do I keep my qualifications current?

Because Delaware does not issue individual HHA certifications, there is no formal renewal cycle tied to a state credential. However, Regulation 3351 requires aides to pass a competency evaluation annually and complete at least 12 hours of in-service training every 12 months. If you have a gap in employment exceeding two years, you must either repeat the full 75-hour training program or demonstrate competence in all required skill areas before returning to patient care.

Can I transfer an out-of-state HHA certification to Delaware?

Because Delaware does not issue or track individual HHA certifications, there is no formal HHA reciprocity process. An aide trained and qualified in another state who moves to Delaware will need to meet the requirements of the Delaware-licensed agency that hires them — which typically means evidence of completed 75-hour training and passing an employer-administered competency evaluation. Delaware's formal reciprocity pathway applies to CNAs (through the Delaware Nurse Aide Registry), not HHAs.

Can I become an HHA in Delaware without completing a formal training program?

Yes, in limited circumstances. Delaware Regulation 3351 allows an aide to qualify without completing a formal course if they have at least one year of practical experience in a Delaware Department-licensed or approved hospital, nursing home, or home care setting. Student nurses who have completed the clinical practicum portion of a nursing degree also qualify. Otherwise, the standard pathway is completing a 75-hour approved training program and passing the agency's competency evaluation.