How to get certified

How to get certified

Ready to take the next step in your career and earn your healthcare certification? Here’s how.

5 steps to becoming a certified healthcare professional

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Check your eligibility

Make sure you’re qualified to sit for your NHA certification exam. Take the quiz to see if you qualify ‣

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Register for your exam

Register to take your exam through our certification portal.

How to apply for an exam – individuals not in school ‣
How to apply for an exam – individuals enrolled in a program ‣

 

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Prepare for your exam

Take advantage of our preparation materials that are designed to improve NHA certification exam performance.

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Take the exam

You’ll take the exam either at your school, a PSI testing center near you, or through live remote proctoring at the location of your choice.

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Get your results

For online exams, NHA will officially post your certificate results to your account page within two days of scoring your test.

How to Print Your NHA Certificate ‣


More resources to help you on your certification journey


Candidate Handbook ‣

Accommodations Form ‣

Accommodations may be available to individuals with documented disabilities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

 

 

 

Are you ready to get your certification?

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Eight nationally-recognized healthcare certifications


Show your commitment to professional development, patient care and quality work by earning one of NHA’s eight NCCA-accredited certifications:

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Medical Assistant (CCMA)

Assist healthcare providers with clinical tasks and administrative duties.
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Pharmacy Technician (CPhT)

Collaborate with pharmacists to dispense medications.

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Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

Perform blood-drawing procedures on patients and blood donors.


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Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA)

Help healthcare offices run efficiently and effectively.
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EKG Technician (CET)

Administer a variety of cardiovascular tests.



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Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS)

Support healthcare organizations by safely navigating patient-centered records.

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Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Support healthcare organizations by managing claims, invoices and payments.
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Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A)

Assist in providing care to patients in outpatient or long-term care facilities.

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Resources to help you get started

Candidate Handbook ‣

Candidate Handbook Exceptions for LRP ‣

Accommodations Form ‣

Accommodations may be available to individuals with documented disabilities pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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What to do if you didn't pass your certification exam

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