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NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) Examination

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CPCT/A NHA Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

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Phase 1You are here

Prioritize Patient Care and Compliance domains for highest score impact.

20
hours
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Phase 2

Train Infection Control and Phlebotomy workflows with strict procedural order.

18
hours
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Phase 3

Review EKG essentials and mixed-domain scenario sets under time pressure.

12
hours
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Phase 4

Take full-length timed simulations and close remaining weak areas.

10
hours
Estimated total study time
60 hours
That's about 6 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CPCT/A Exam?

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Age
Education
High school diploma/GED (or scheduled completion within 12 months for student pathway)
Experience
Work pathway: 1 year supervised patient care experience in last 3 years or 2 years in last 5 years
Additional Requirements
  • Apply through NHA account and pay exam fee before scheduling
  • Testing is offered at school sites, PSI centers, or via live remote proctoring
  • Certification is issued after passing and completing all eligibility documentation

CPCT/A Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-10 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

PSI / Live Remote Proctoring

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

After a failed attempt, wait at least 30 days to retest. After the third failed attempt, a one-year waiting period applies before another attempt.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$165 CPCT/A exam application
Total Estimated Cost$165 minimum, excluding optional prep materials
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What You'll Study

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CPCT/A Exam Details

NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) Examination

Administered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Official Source
Scaled score 390 (200-500 scale)
Passing Score
120
Questions
2
Hours
$165 exam application
Exam Fee
Study time: No official study-hour estimate published by NHA
Prerequisites: High school diploma/GED pathway plus approved training or supervised patient-care work-experience pathway.
Valid for: 2 years

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official National Healthcareer Association (NHA) content outline

Patient Care45%

Core bedside care tasks, ADLs, monitoring, mobility, and patient support workflows.

Compliance, Safety, and Professional Responsibility20%

Safety protocols, compliance standards, and scope-aligned professional conduct.

Infection Control11%

Standard precautions, aseptic practices, and infection prevention actions.

Phlebotomy14%

Collection workflow, specimen handling, and venipuncture-related procedure knowledge.

EKG10%

Basic EKG preparation, acquisition steps, and tracing quality essentials.

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