Minimum Technical Requirements
The Clean Needle Technique course is completed entirely online. The following minimum system requirements are necessary to access the video course modules and complete the live-proctored written exam and examiner-administered Zoom practical exam.
Hardware Requirements
| Video Course Modules | Live-Proctored Written Exam | Zoom Practical Exam |
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Mac, desktop PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone |
Mac, desktop PC, or laptop (Chromebooks are not supported) AND mobile device (smartphone, tablet) * |
Mac, desktop PC, laptop, tablet or smartphone |
| Built-in or USB plug-in speakers | Built-in or USB plug-in speakers | Built-in or USB plug-in speakers |
| Microphone and webcam / HD webcam | Microphone and webcam / HD webcam |
* Includes iOS, Android or Blackberry devices and Microsoft Surface PRO 2 or higher running Windows 8.1 or higher
NOTES:
- You are required have two devices with functioning cameras and microphones to complete the live-proctored written exam (i.e. a laptop and smartphone, a desktop PC and tablet, etc.). If you do not have two devices, you will not be allowed to complete your exam.
- You will be required to download and install software prior to your written exam that will lock down your browser during the test.
- Tablets running Windows 10 S-mode are NOT supported.
- Bluetooth devices are not recommended due to potential connectivity issues, etc.).
System Requirements
| Video Course Modules | Live-Proctored Written Exam | Zoom Practical Exam |
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Access to the video platform "Panopto." |
CLICK HERE to read more about system requirements for the written exam. |
CLICK HERE to read more about system requirements for Zoom. |
NOTES:
- You must have administrative privileges on the device you will be completing your written exam on so that you can make changes to the system preferences and add/remove software.
- Google Chrome is the preferred browser for connecting to your proctor on the date of your written exam.
Bandwidth Requirements
- A broadband wired or wireless (minimum 3G or 4G/LTE) internet connection; wired connection is preferred
- Up/down sending / receiving speed of 600Kbps / 0.6Mbps (high quality video), 1.2Mbps (720p HD video) or 1.8Mbps (1080p HD video)
NOTES: Use can use this link to determine your internet speed