NHA Partners with HOSA

NHA will release a new version of the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) study materials and practice tests in October 2025 and a new version of the exam in January 2026. See below for more details. NHA Partners with HOSA.

Why is the CPT exam being updated?

As the healthcare industry evolves, so do the roles and responsibilities of our healthcare workers. As your trusted certification provider, we work hard to ensure all NHA certification exams and their associated study materials accurately represent the skills and competencies needed to be successful in today’s healthcare setting.

How much is the CPT exam changing?

After a thorough job task analysis study with industry professionals, the new CPT exam will be available January 2026 with minimal impact to exam topics and content areas. We advise that you utilize the latest study materials for any learners sitting for the exam on or after this date. Please also note that anyone who tests and fails the exam 30 days prior to the launch of the new exam will need to retest with the new exam.

Updates have been made to the test plan for the upcoming new version of the exam—the new test plan and crosswalk resources are available at the end of this post.

NEW changes are coming to CPT study materials.

The new CPT study materials will feature changes in both content and functionality. Content included in the latest study materials will differ slightly, as it has been developed in alignment with the new CPT exam test plan.

Additionally, you can also expect several new features to help learners stay engaged and retain new knowledge throughout their learning process, including:

• Interactive practice activities throughout modules to reinforce learning, including Videos, Case Studies, End of Module Quizzes, Professionalism Tips with reflection activities, Glossary of Key Terms, Charting Activities, and Flashcards
• Enhanced digital flashcards allowing candidates to mark as ‘study’ or ‘know’ and shuffle the order in which they are presented
• Annotation tools to create bookmarks, highlight important information and take notes for improved studying
• Audio reader and glossary to aid in studying for auditory learners

The online practice tests will include a timed Baseline practice test to gauge the knowledge level of the learner, formative practice tests with rationales that are not timed, and a final timed practice test to emulate the certification exam experience.

How can I prepare for the new exam?

Check out the resources below to help prepare for the upcoming CPT changes. Continue to check back for more information.

https://info.nhanow.com/mediacenter/coming-soon-new-cpt-certification-exam-study-materials-0

National Healthcareer Association (NHA) recently announced a new partnership with HOSA-Future Health Professionals. A  global student-led organization working to develop future leaders in the global health community. To launch a new competitive event for students. Develop skills needed to become a Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A).

The competitive event will consist of two rounds. The first round will be a written test of 50 multiple choice questions.  Topics including patient care (compliance, safety, and professional responsibility), infection control, phlebotomy, and electrocardiogram (EKG) administration. The second round will be a hands-on skills assessment on one topic which could be discontinuing a peripheral IV, applying sequential compression devices, measuring an infant’s length and weight, clean catching a urine specimen, routine evacuated tube system (ETS) venipuncture, obtaining a 12-lead EKG, or identifying components of the EKG strip.

NHA and HOSA’s partnership give students an opportunity to explore a career as a patient care technician and advance skills. Broadening the availability of qualified CPCT. At a time when the majority of employers require certification to fill this role. 85% of healthcare facilities say they lack needed allied health professionals.

NHA is hosting a virtual competitive event workshop specifically on the HOSA PCT competition. Registration is available at https://info.nhanow.com/webinar-hosa-patient-care-technician-competition.

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