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Resources and support throughout the entire certification & career journey
Our learning programs and tools are based on in-depth employer insights, the latest industry trends and data, and collaboration with subject matter and technology experts. Take advantage of these engaging CPCT/A resources to help students meet employer requirements and achieve their patient care technician certification and career goals.
Digital learning tools to build a strong base of knowledge and skills needed throughout a career.
Medical Terminology
An all-in-one resource for learning, practice and assessment.
PersonAbility™
Building and applying essential soft skills through simulation using role-play conversations with virtual patients.
Anatomy & Physiology
Coming soon!
Help students prepare for their Patient Care Technician/Assistant Certification Exam (CPCT/A) with interactive learning tools designed to help them master key concepts, review areas that need attention and feel confident going into exam day.
Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A) Online Study Guide
Engaging tools such as games, topical quizzes, flashcards, and professionalism tips from experts in the field—all aligned to the CPCT/A exam.
Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A) Online Practice Test
A set of three different 100-question practice tests that provide personalized direction on areas students still need to master.
Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A) Online Study Guide + Practice Test
Best value – this package includes robust interactive study materials and a patient care technician study guide, along with the practice test.
NHA’s certification exams are accredited through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). The NCCA is a nationally recognized third party agency that accredits certification programs which are able to meet and comply with its standards. Students will take the exam either at their school, a PSI testing center near them, or through live remote proctoring at the location of their choice.
Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
Download the NHA Candidate Handbook for full details on exam eligibility.
Help students take it a step further, developing knowledge and skills that are highly sought-after by employers.
PersonAbility™
Building and applying essential soft skills through simulation using role-play conversations with virtual patients.
Principles of Health Coaching™
Learning and practice to build the necessary skills for better patient communication, education and engagement.
TEAM Based Care™
An online learning and assessment-based certificate program focused on skills needed to transition to a patient-centered care model.
Considering certification and ready to become a certified patient care technician?
What makes us different
How it works
Your LMS + our learning materials in one, seamless integration
If you're an educator or manager, you know preparing your learners for success means more than just arming them with great content and learning tools. It also requires convenient access to great content and learning tools, and we've got you covered there too!
We provide access to all NHA materials directly from your institution’s learning management system (LMS) using a Learning Tool Interoperability (LTI)-Based Cartridge. The LTI functionality allows your institution to securely launch content and activities directly from your LMS for convenient access to all your materials, all in one place.
This means less time on administrative tasks, fewer manual errors and more focus on your learners' success.
Features:
- Compatible with most major LMS platforms
- Easy access for learners through single sign-on (SSO)
- Automatic syncing of scores with LMS grade book
Training and education packages
Our learning solutions are meant to work together. Save on resources designed to help students succeed.
Online Study Guide + Online Practice Test
Includes:
- Interactive online study guide aligned to the CPCT/A exam
- Three 100-question online practice tests (two attempts on each)
- Focused Review® remediation based on practice test performance to pinpoint areas to focus on
Printed Study Guide + Online Practice Test
Includes:
- Five-module printed study guide (mailed to student's home) with summary sections and case studies
- Three 100-question online practice tests (two attempts on each)
- Focused Review® remediation based on practice test performance to pinpoint areas to focus on
Preparing your students or healthcare team for their CPCT/A exam?
Talk to a certification specialist & see how easy it is to get started with your partners at NHA!
Individual learning solutions
Help students develop knowledge and skills that are highly sought-after by employers.

Principles of Health Coaching™

PersonAbility™
Already certified and need
to renew your certification?