Course Section 1 Content Section 1 Content Left Section 1 Content Right Credit Type: Exam ACE ID: ALNG-0006 Version: 1 Organization: National Healthcareer Association Location: NHA’s certification exams are administered at PSI and NHA-approved test sites around the country, including postsecondary institutions, high schools, career colleges, and military bases. Online live remote proctoring is also available through PSI and Prom Length: 2 hours ACE Credit Recommendation Period: 6/1/2022 - 5/31/2025 Credit Recommendation & Competencies Section 2 Content Section 2 Content Left Section 2 Content Right Level Credits (SH) Subject Lower-Division Baccalaureate 1 patient care technician The cut score for this exam is 390 Description Section 3 Content Section 3 Content Left Section 3 Content Right Objective: NHA’s Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) certification may be earned by eligible candidates who pass the CPCT/A exam, which is designed to assess knowledge and skills associated with critical competencies of entry-level patient care technician/assistant. The exam is comprised of 4-option multiple choice questions (100 items, 20 pretest), with a time limit of 2 hours. The exam is administered by trained proctors either at PSI test sites or NHA-authorized test sites at schools, military bases, and other approved locations. To be eligible for the exam, candidates must either complete a training program or have relevant work experience. NHA does not provide qualifying training. Skills Measured: The CPCT/A exam measures knowledge associated with critical competencies of entry-level patient care technicians: patient care; compliance, safety, and professional responsibility; infection control; phlebotomy; and EKG. Instruction & Assessment Section 4 Content Section 4 Content Left Section 4 Content Right Supplemental Materials Section 5 Content Section 5 Content Left Section 5 Content Right Equivalencies Section 6 Content Section 6 Content Left Section 6 Content Right Button Content Rail Content 1 Other offerings from National Healthcareer Association View All Courses College Credit Opportunities Page Content