NHA Exam Development:
The NHA’s National Certification exams are developed by healthcare educators and allied healthcare professionals working in their various fields of study. Due to the constant change in healthcare job descriptions and technology requirements, the NHA works very closely with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). These experts are constantly reviewing and amending the examinations and certification requirements every year. The basis of all NHA exams are adapted jointly by The American Education Research Association (AERA) and The American Psychological Association (APA). Both organizations are part of the National Council on Measurement in Education (NCME) which set the standards for Education and Psychologicaltesting throughout the healthcare industry.
These standards are based on:
The organization prides itself in the most up to date exam development process using “psychometric principles”. The NHA exams exceed all certification and industry standards for reliability, validity and competency, making the NHA “The Benchmark in Allied Healthcare Certification.”
About The NHA
The National Healthcareer Association was established in 1989 with the vision of implementing national competency standards to promote quality patient care in alignment with the benchmarks developed by the NHA. The NHA provides national credentials and an information support network to allied healthcare professionals, educators, and the healthcare industry.
The health care industry continues to be one of the fastest growing segments of the global economy. With the increasing demand for professionally-trained, career-oriented individuals, the need for an agency dedicated to quality assurance in credentialing was a necessity. NHA's national examinations assure the healthcare community that Allied Professionals wearing NHA credentials provide the highest level of patient care and safety. NHA certified individuals have demonstrated knowledge of their field, and stay current with advancements in the healthcare industry through our continuing education.
NHA's primary functions are:
Since 1989, NHA National Certification Exams have been offered in all 50 states throughout the country. More than 200,000 national certifications have been issued in over 1150 testing locations.