Organization

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) creates and administers certification exams across eight clinical and administrative professions in the allied healthcare industry. Since 1989, NHA has issued over 1.5 million certification credentials. All eight of NHA’s certifications are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), a division of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (ICE). NCCA-accredited certification programs must comply with rigorous guidelines surrounding examination design and development, psychometric defensibility, exam administration, and item security. Obtaining and maintaining NCCA accreditation is a true indication of NHA’s proven ability to provide quality certification programs in the healthcare industry.
Additionally, NHA offers candidates market-leading learning resources, certification preparation, and continuing education. NHA’s certifications are utilized by universities, national chain pharmacies, hospital groups, and healthcare providers throughout the United States. State agencies, including Boards of Medicine, Departments of Public Health, Boards of Pharmacy, and others, recognize NHA's certifications as a viable means to satisfy certification-related licensing eligibility requirements.
As we continue to advance and advocate for frontline healthcare workers, we strive to create a ripple effect on the healthcare industry. By working to certify professionals who meet a nationally recognized measure of competency, we help improve patient care and make for a better, more thoughtful patient experience. But we don’t do it alone. We measure our success with the collective success that comes from true partners who share our passion for shaping a better future in healthcare.