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Key Facts: NHA CPT Exam
120
Total Questions (100 scored + 20 pretest)
NHA 2025 Test Plan
2 hours
Time Limit
NHA
390
Passing Scaled Score
NHA (200-500 scale)
2 years
Renewal Cycle
NHA renewal guidance
5
Content Domains
NHA 2025 Test Plan
Jan 7, 2026
Updated Exam Launch
NHA
The NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam contains 100 scored items plus 20 pretest items (120 total) with a 2-hour time limit and a passing score of 390 on a 200-500 scale. The five domains are Safety & Compliance (26 items), Patient Preparation (20), Routine Blood Collections (28), Special Collections (12), and Processing (14). Confirm the current fee in the NHA portal, school arrangement, or checkout.
Sample NHA CPT Practice Questions
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1Under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard, an employer must provide the hepatitis B vaccine series to at-risk employees within how many days of initial assignment?
2When donning personal protective equipment (PPE) for venipuncture, what is the correct order?
3After an accidental needlestick exposure, the FIRST action the phlebotomist should take is to:
4Used contaminated needles must be disposed of in containers that are:
5Which class of fire extinguisher is appropriate for an electrical fire?
6Under HIPAA, which of the following is considered protected health information (PHI)?
7A safety data sheet (SDS) must be readily available for which of the following items in the lab?
8The single most effective method for preventing the transmission of healthcare-associated infections is:
9Which body fluid is NOT routinely considered 'other potentially infectious material' (OPIM) under the OSHA Bloodborne Pathogens Standard?
10Which of the following is a violation of HIPAA's minimum necessary standard?
About the NHA CPT Exam
NHA's Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification covers safety, patient preparation, routine and special collections, and processing under the current test plan.
Questions
120 scored questions
Time Limit
2 hours
Passing Score
390 (scaled, 200-500)
Exam Fee
Confirm in the NHA portal, school arrangement, or checkout (NHA (National Healthcareer Association))
NHA CPT Exam Content Outline
Safety and Compliance
OSHA bloodborne pathogen rules, PPE, sharps safety, infection control, HIPAA, quality assurance
Patient Preparation
Patient identification, communication, fasting, site selection, equipment setup, anatomy review
Routine Blood Collections
Order of draw, tube additives, tourniquet use, venipuncture and capillary technique, complications
Special Collections
Blood cultures, GTT, BAC, therapeutic drug monitoring, blood donation, peripheral blood smears, neonatal/pediatric draws
Processing
Labeling, transport, centrifugation, aliquoting, specimen integrity, rejection criteria, waste disposal
How to Pass the NHA CPT Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 390 (scaled, 200-500)
- Exam length: 120 questions
- Time limit: 2 hours
- Exam fee: Confirm in the NHA portal, school arrangement, or checkout
Keys to Passing
- Complete 500+ practice questions
- Score 80%+ consistently before scheduling
- Focus on highest-weighted sections
- Use our AI tutor for tough concepts
NHA CPT Study Tips from Top Performers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the NHA CPT exam pass rate?
NHA does not publish a current national first-time pass-rate percentage for CPT candidates. Use the current official test plan to prepare, and do not treat a training provider's local results as a national NHA pass rate.
How can I pass the NHA CPT exam on my first try?
Use the current test plan, master order of draw and tube additives, and review misses by domain. Routine Blood Collections and Safety & Compliance are the two largest scored areas, so give them proportionate attention without ignoring the other domains.
How many questions are on the NHA CPT exam?
The NHA CPT exam contains 120 multiple-choice questions: 100 scored items plus 20 unscored pretest items used for future test development. You have 2 hours to complete the exam. Items are distributed across five domains: Safety & Compliance (26), Patient Preparation (20), Routine Blood Collections (28), Special Collections (12), and Processing (14).
What is the passing score for the NHA CPT exam?
You must score at least 390 on the NHA scaled 200-500 score range to pass the CPT exam. NHA uses scaled scoring rather than a raw percentage, so do not convert the standard into an unofficial fixed number or percentage correct.
How much does the NHA CPT exam cost?
NHA's current public eligibility and test-plan pages do not state one universal CPT fee. Confirm the amount shown in your NHA portal, school arrangement, or checkout before paying; optional preparation and retake terms may differ.
Where do I take the NHA CPT exam?
The NHA CPT exam is delivered through PSI testing centers and via online live remote proctoring. You schedule through your NHA account portal after your application is approved. Online proctoring requires a quiet private room, webcam, microphone, and government-issued photo ID.
Am I eligible to take the NHA CPT exam?
You need a high school diploma or recognized equivalent (with NHA's provisional pathway where applicable), plus eligible training or relevant supervised work: 1 year within 3 years or 2 years within 5 years. CPT also requires 30 venipunctures and 10 live capillary or finger sticks.