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How to Renew Your NHA Certification
This process applies to certification renewals, EXCLUDING Pharmacy Technician (CPhT) certification. You can find information on renewing CPhT certifications further down.
To renew your NHA certification, follow these simple steps:
What is Renewal and Why Does It Matter?
When you renew your NHA certification, you show that your skills are up to date. This helps employers and patients trust that you know current healthcare practices.
To renew, you complete continuing education (CE) credits. These courses teach you new skills, safety rules, and updated healthcare procedures.
By finishing your CE credits and renewing on time, you keep your NHA certification active and stay eligible to work in your role.
Why Should I Renew?
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. Most healthcare employers require or prefer certification, and 74% of employers increase pay when an employee earns a professional certification. (Source: NHA 2025 Industry Outlook)
An NHA certification is essential for long‑term success in your healthcare career.
- 85% of healthcare employers state they would be more likely to interview and hire a candidate with nationally recognized certifications over someone without
- 85% of employees believe that certification is very important or important to their performance, indicating a strong alignment between employee perception and employer expectations
- 73% of employers believe that certification is very important or important for employee retention
Source: NHA 2025 Industry Outlook
Certification Renewal Fees
Renewing your certification costs $195 every two years. That works out to about $8.00 a month — a small investment to show your commitment to your career.
There is a separate fee for stacked certifications.
Certified Pharmacy Technicians have a different fee structure.
Click here to see the CPhT Renewal Requirements and Instructions
These fees apply within your two-year certification renewal period. Certifications expire after two years.
*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.
Has Your Certification Expired?
If you're past your two-year certification renewal period, you have options.
Less than 30 Days
If your certification expired less than 30 days ago, you can still go through the normal renewal process without any additional fees.
Less than 12 Months
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 as outlined below.
More than One Year
If your certification has been expired for more than one year, you must retake your NHA certification exam.
How to Reinstate Your Certification
Certifications that are more than 30 days but less than one year past the expiration date must reinstate to become active.
To reinstate, you must complete 15 continuing education (CE) credits, pay the renewal fee of $277.50 and a $99 reinstatement fee, for a total of $376.50. Click the button below for detailed reinstatement instructions.
*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 NHA certification exam.
Resources to Help You Get Started
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