How to Renew Your Certification

Enhancements are coming to NHA continuing education courses, beginning July 22! A few of the exciting updates you can expect include new types of CE delivery, an improved user experience and new quiz scoring criteria.
For full details and FAQs, click here.

You need to renew your certification on or before your expiration date. There is no penalty for renewing early.

We encourage certification holders to stay on top of their renewal by sending email reminders to the email associated with their account.

Certified Pharmacy Technicians have different requirements click here for CPhT renewal requirements and instructions

Step 2

Select “Renew Certifications” on the left menu

Step 3

Select "Complete More CE" to view the library

Step 4

Complete 10 continuing education credits

Step 5

Pay your recertification fee

Your expiration date will be automatically updated when you complete your payment.

Different requirements apply to pharmacy technician (CPhT) certification renewal and reinstatement. Read more


Are you an employer trying to renew employee certification? Contact your NHA certification specialist for assistance.

If you do not renew your certification on or before your expiration date, you have 1 year to reinstate it –additional requirements and fees will apply.

Certification Renewal Fees

Renewing your certification costs $169 every two years. That works out to about $7 a month.

If you have multiple certifications you can renew those additional certifications at a deep discount, and you are not required to complete additional continuing education credits. Only $50 for each additional certification.

These fees apply within your two-year certification renewal period. Certifications expire after two years.

Number Of Certifications
1
2
3
4
Renewal Fee
$169.00
$219.00
$269.00
$319.00
Continuing Education
Credits Required*
 
10*
 

*The 10 credits apply toward one or more certifications. For example, if you hold three certifications, a total of 10 credits is required to renew all three certifications.

“I wanted a career where I could do work that was meaningful, but also be able to support myself financially. Being NHA certified has helped me prove to employers that I had not only a certain level of knowledge in my field, but also the dedication it took to do that extra step.” - Maggie Moss, CCMA, CEHRS

What is renewal and why does it matter?

The purpose of renewal is to encourage you to continue to expand your knowledge and skills in your field, demonstrate your ongoing commitment to keeping pace with developments in your field, and assure the public that you have met current professional standards required for practice and to maintain your certification. To support this purpose, our recertification process requires you to participate in continuing education and professional development activities that enhance your ongoing professional development.

Every allied health field is constantly evolving with new job duties, regulations, and employer expectations. Certification renewal and the continuing education requirements are designed to keep you current on changes in your job and the industry as a whole and to expand your skill set.

By completing the renewal process and taking NHA-approved CE, you are demonstrating that you have studied the latest protocols and techniques to ensure safety and efficiency in the workplace.

Who needs to renew their certification?

There are many reasons to remain current. If you are working in allied health, or plan to pursue a career in the future, it’s wise to stay current on your certification. Many employers look for certification as an indication of your experience and dedication. Some states and professions require a current certification to maintain your license and/or employment.

A Simple Process with Many Benefits

With our inclusive renewal process and fee, completed every two years, you get uninterrupted access to all your NHA resources. Benefits exclusive to NHA certified professionals include:

  • Unlimited access to continuing education content with no additional fees
  • Reduced fees for NHA certified professionals with multiple credentials
  • Active/Current certification holders are searchable by their credential/can be verified by employers
  • Ability to add your certification to your LinkedIn page
  • Ability to receive occasional discounts on NHA renewal fees
  • Exclusive emailed offers with free professional development tools and resources
  • Support team available by phone, email, chat, and social media
  • Opportunities to participate in national healthcare industry studies and task forces
  • A new certificate and wallet card with new expiration date every time you renew

Click for step-by-step instructions on renewing your certification.

The Certified Pharmacy Technician renewal process is different Click here for CPhT requirements


If you're already past your expiration date you may still be able to reinstate your certification without having to retake the exam. Click here to learn how

Let your certification expire?

If you're past your two-year certification renewal period, you have options.

If your certification expired less than 30 days ago:

You can still go through the normal renewal process without any additional fees.

Follow the renewal steps above >

If your certification has been expired more than 30 days but less than one year:

You are still eligible to reinstate your certification but must take additional steps.

Follow the instructions below.

If your certification has been expired for more than one year:

You must retake the certification exam.

How to Reinstate

This process is only for certifications that are more than 30 days but less than one year past the expiration date. Please see above instructions, "How to renew your certification," for normal renewal process and fees.

To reinstate, you must complete 15 continuing education (CE) credits, pay the renewal fee of $253.50 and a $99 reinstatement fee, for a total of $352.50. 

Step 1

Log in to your nhanow.com account >

Step 2

Select “Renew Certifications” on the left menu

Step 3

Select "Complete More CE" to view the library

Step 4

Complete 15 continuing education credits

Step 5

Pay your reinstatement fee

Click to download these step-by-step instructions with pictures.

Once NHA has approved your reinstatement, you’ll receive a new NHA certificate and ID card.

Note: Expired certifications that are not reinstated within one year are no longer valid. In order to recertify, candidates will be required to retake the certification exam.

Certification Reinstatement Fees

These fees apply if your certification has expired within the last year.

This process is only for certifications that are more than 30 days but less than one year past the expiration date. Please see above instructions, "How to renew your certification," for normal renewal process and fees.

Number Of Certifications
1
2
3
4
Renewal Fee
$169.00
$219.00
$269.00
$319.00
Reinstatement Fee
$99.00
$99.00
$99.00
$99.00
Additional Credits Fee
$84.50
$109.50
$134.50
$159.50
Total Cost to Reinstate
$352.50
$427.50
$502.50
$577.50
Continuing Education
Credits Required*
 
15*
 

*The 15 credits apply toward one or more certifications. For example, if you hold three certifications, a total of 15 credits is required to reinstate all three certifications.