NACC Exams & First Aid/CPR Training: October 2026

September 1, 2026

Alpha Connect · Training & Exams October 2026 edition

NACC exam and First Aid & CPR dates for October 2026

The NACC exam is one of the final milestones of your Personal Support Worker journey, and October also brings a First Aid & CPR training session. Here are this month’s dates, what you need to have in place, and how to walk in prepared.

October dates

  1. NACC Exam

    Wednesday, October 7, 2026 · Booking date available

  2. NACC Exam

    Thursday, October 8, 2026 · Booking date available

  3. NACC Exam

    Wednesday, October 21, 2026 · Booking date available

  4. NACC Exam

    Thursday, October 22, 2026 · Booking date available

  5. First Aid & CPR Training Session

    Saturday, October 31, 2026 · Required training for eligible students

Choosing your exam session

When you book, select your preferred session. Please arrive on time and be available for the full duration of the session you choose.

What is the NACC exam?

The NACC final examination is the standardized exam administered by the National Association of Career Colleges to confirm that PSW students have the knowledge to work safely and effectively. It’s written after both clinical placements are complete and draws on every module in the program, so it’s comprehensive by design.

Eligibility requirements

Check that each of these is in place before your exam date:

Unsure whether your requirements are complete? Check with your program coordinator now. It’s far easier to fix a gap today than on exam day.

How to prepare

Review module by module

The exam draws on the full curriculum, so steady review across all modules works better than cramming one topic.

Revisit your placement

Many exam scenarios reflect real situations you’ve already met on placement. Use them to connect theory with practice.

Ask questions now

If a topic still feels unclear, reach out to your instructor while you still have time to act on the answer.

Treat exam day like a shift

Get a full night’s sleep, arrive with time to spare, and bring the identification and materials you need.

First Aid & CPR training

Saturday, October 31, 2026

First Aid & CPR training is a required part of your program. If you’re eligible for this session, put it on your calendar alongside your exam date.

Good luck to everyone testing and training this month. You’ve put in the work to get here. Alpha Career College

Ready to book, or need to check your eligibility?

Contact us and we’ll help you choose an exam date and confirm your requirements.

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