Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)(v.1)
Issued by
National Healthcareer Association
NHA’s Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) certification may be earned by eligible candidates who pass the CPCT exam, which is designed to assess knowledge and skills associated with critical competencies of entry-level patient care technician/assistant. To be eligible for the exam, candidates must either complete a training program or have relevant work experience. NHA does not provide qualifying training. The cut score for this exam is 390
Additional DetailsSkills
Earning Criteria
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The skills measured include The CPCT 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.
Endorsements
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American Council on Education
This credential has been successfully evaluated by the American Council on Education for college credit. It is recommended for a total of 1 college credits. For more information about ACE Learning Evaluations, visit www.acenet.edu. -
American Council on Education
1 semester hour in patient care technician in the lower-division undergraduate category