NHA Certification Access a Better Future in Healthcare

Prove your knowledge & skills with NHA certification — Prove your knowledge & skills with NHA certification

Earning your NHA certification shows that you are dedicated, professional, and knowledgeable in your field.

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The value of being NHA certified

NHA credential holders are ready to make an impact in the workplace through a combination of professional preparedness and a personal commitment to their careers. Certification, combined with appropriate education and training, can improve your career in the following ways:

Improve hiring potential (many employers require certification!)
Expand your role and work at the top of your credential
Maximize earning potential and climb the career ladder
Keep your skills relevant through continuing education

63% of organizations increase pay when an employee earns professional certification.

NHA currently offers the following certifications

MedicalAssistant

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) ‣

89% of organizations encourage or require their medical assistants to be certified.

PharmacyTechnician

Certified Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) ‣

90% of organizations encourage or require their pharmacy technicians to be certified.

PhlebotomyTechnician

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) ‣

93% of organizations encourage or require their phlebotomy technicians to be certified.

MedicalAdminAssistant

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) ‣

75% of organizations encourage or require their medical administrative assistants to be certified.

Certified EKG Technician (CET) ‣

87% of organizations encourage or require their EKG technicians to be certified.

ElectronicHealthRecords

Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) ‣

One in five people surveyed in 2020 by the Kaiser Family Foundation found a mistake in their EHR.

BillingAndCodingSpecialist

Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) ‣

68% of organizations encourage or require their billing and coding specialists to be certified.

PatientCareTechnician

Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) ‣

68% of organizations encourage or require their patient care technicians to be certified.

*Sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics. (2019). Occupational Outlook Handbook.
National Healthcareer Association (2020). 2020 Industry Outlook.

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75-93% of healthcare employers require certification for each of NHA’s allied health professions. (Source: 2020 Industry Outlook)

Prepare for NHA certification

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