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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™
An interactive tool designed to build essential soft skills for a better future in healthcare.
Anatomy & Physiology
An all-in-one resource for learning, practice and assessment.
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.
*The purchase of NHA exam preparation materials is not required to sit for any NCCA-accredited certification exam and use does not guarantee a passing score on an exam. All NHA exams are NCCA-accredited.
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
Competency Validation
- 7 end-of-module quizzes
- Practice drills and interactive games
- Learner usage, performance, and seat-time analytics
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
*The purchase of NHA exam preparation materials is not required to sit for any NCCA-accredited certification exam and use does not guarantee a passing score on an exam. All NHA exams are NCCA-accredited.
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™
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