{"@id":"https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-b1253011-3d06-4980-a15a-942c3cc4595f","@type":"ceterms:Certification","@context":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/schema/context/json","ceterms:ctid":"ce-b1253011-3d06-4980-a15a-942c3cc4595f","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)"},"ceterms:ownedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-9dd2d2ba-accc-499c-9993-890484c9c4ab"],"ceterms:renewal":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)"},"ceterms:assertedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-9dd2d2ba-accc-499c-9993-890484c9c4ab"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Recertification Requirements. A certification is valid for two (2) years following the issue date of the certification and expires on the date noted on the certificate.  During each two-year certification cycle, certificants are required to complete and submit to NHA appropriate documentation evidencing the completion of a minimum of ten (10) continuing education credits relevant to their professional field for all certificants other than certified pharmacy technicians. Continuing education credits may be acquired through the NHA Continuing Education Program or through other outside educational programs or institutions. NHA reviews credits based on current events, industry trends, and relevance to the allied healthcare field. Two (2) hours of attendance at a qualified continuing education program are equal to one (1) continuing education credit. Excess credits achieved in a certification cycle cannot be applied to the next cycle."}}],"ceterms:requires":[{"@type":"ceterms:ConditionProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"Certification Eligibility"},"ceterms:assertedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-9dd2d2ba-accc-499c-9993-890484c9c4ab"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Certification Eligibility\nTo be eligible to sit for an NHA exam (other than the ExCPT Pharmacy Technician) and receive\ncertification, each candidate must satisfy Steps 1-3 below:\nStep 1: Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent, such as a General Education\nDevelopment (GED) test or other equivalency test recognized by the candidate’s state of\nresidency, or diploma and official transcript reflecting equivalent education as evaluated by\nthe American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers for secondary\neducation (if documents are not in English, a translation into English from a translation\nservice approved in the United States for legal or governmental documents must be available\nupon request).\nStep 2: Successfully complete one of the following pathways:\nPATHWAY 1: TRAINING PROGRAM: Within the past five (5) years*:\na. Successfully complete, a training program in the health field covered by the NHA\ncertification exam offered by an accredited or state-recognized institution or provider; or\n\nb.Successfully complete, an apprenticeship program that is registered pursuant to the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Labor; orc.Successfully complete, formal medical services training offered by any branch of theU.S. Military Training; ord.(Pre-Externship Route) Successfully complete the didactic (coursework) portion ofthe program as verified by the institution and prior to the completion of any required externship, provided:•The institution has completed the agreement with NHA to allow students to take the exam after completion of the coursework and prior to completion of the institution’s required externship.•Candidates who take the exam prior to their externship will be informed whether he/she passed or failed the exam; however, for all passed exams, no certificate number will be assigned, and the certificate will not be availableto the candidate, an employer or any regulatory or state agency until the externship completion has been received by NHA.•The candidate will have ninety (90) days from the exam date to (i) complete the externship, (ii) ensure that his/her institution has all of the necessary paperwork needed for completion of the institution’s program and (iii) have the institution notify NHA.•Once the candidate completes his/her externship, the institution will notify NHA that the candidate has successfully completed the entire training program. Provided the candidate passed the exam, NHA will then assign a certificate number and the candidate will receive an official certificate and wallet card within approximately 7 to 10 business days from the date NHA releases the certificate. The Effective Date of the Certificate will be the date NHA assigns the certificate number. At that time, an employer or regulatory agency will be able to confirm that the candidate is certified with NHA.•If the candidate does not timely complete his/her externship or the institution fails to notify NHA that the candidate has completed his/her externship within 90 days from the date he/she passed the certification exam, NHA will void the exam score and the candidate will be required to retake the exam in order to be certified.e.Candidates whose date of completion from their training program is five years or more prior to the date of registration are ineligible to meet the requirements of Pathway 1. Accordingly, such candidates must instead have the relevant work experience described under Pathway 2 below.PATHWAY 2: WORK EXPERIENCE – Have at least one (1) year of supervised work experience in the health field covered by the NHA certification exam within the last three (3) years.\nStep 3: If certifying as a Phlebotomy Technician or an EKG Technician, such Candidates must also complete the Additional Program-specific Eligibility Requirements, described below, prior to sitting for the exam.\n\nAdditional Program-specific Eligibility Requirements\n•Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT): Each candidate for the CPT certification must beable to provide evidence that he/she has successfully performed a minimumof thirty (30) venipunctures and ten (10) capillary sticks on live individuals.\n•EKG Technician Certification (CET): Each candidate for the CET certification must be able toprovide evidence that he/she has successfully performed a minimum of ten (10)EKGs on live individuals."},"ceterms:targetAssessment":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-da16c288-5645-4a43-b53a-7b67de83da24"],"ceterms:audienceLevelType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/AudienceLevel","ceterms:targetNode":"audLevel:SecondaryLevel","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Audience Level"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Secondary School or Equivalent"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Intended for those attending secondary (high-school) level programs."}}]}],"ceterms:offeredBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-9dd2d2ba-accc-499c-9993-890484c9c4ab"],"ceterms:renewedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-9dd2d2ba-accc-499c-9993-890484c9c4ab"],"ceterms:revokedBy":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-9dd2d2ba-accc-499c-9993-890484c9c4ab"],"ceterms:inLanguage":["en"],"ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals rely on Patient Care Technicians/Assistants to assist with the critical day-to-day care some patients require. As a CPCT/A, you'll provide hands-on assistance to serve patients' basic needs, as well as work alongside other healthcare professionals. \n\nMore and more patients require special care, sometimes around-the-clock. Needs vary from patient to patient, making it vital that the Patient Care Technician/Assistant has a diverse range of knowledge and skills to provide their basic care. \n\nAs a Patient Care Technician/Assistant, you may perform some or all of the following tasks: \nProvide basic patient care - bathing, feeding, catheter care, etc\nAcquire, distribute and administer patient care supplies\nPerform safety checks and ensure cleanliness in patient rooms\nAccommodate the special needs of patients accordingly\nObtain EKG readings and monitor vital signs\nPerform phlebotomy procedures\nProvide emotional support to patients and families, particularly coping with grief and death\n\nAs the elderly population increases, healthcare facilities, hospitals and nursing homes have a great demand for qualified Patient Care Technicians/Assistants. Since this profession is needed in many practices, you may have a variety of opportunities available to you. Earning your CPCT/A can help you launch a career in the healthcare path you choose."},"ceterms:accreditedBy":["_:03fcacc2-2a21-e9db-ce50-623a1f267260"],"ceterms:estimatedCost":[{"@type":"ceterms:CostProfile","ceterms:name":{"en-US":"CPCT/A Cost"},"ceterms:costDetails":"https://www.nhanow.com/certifications/patient-care-technician","ceterms:description":{"en-US":"CPCT/A Exam $155\nCertification Preparation:  Online Study Package $69, Online Study Guide $48, Online Practice Test $39, Printed Study Package $69, Printed Study Guide $48"}}],"ceterms:subjectWebpage":"https://www.nhanow.com/certifications/patient-care-technician","ceterms:audienceLevelType":[{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/AudienceLevel","ceterms:targetNode":"audLevel:SecondaryLevel","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Audience Level"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Secondary School or Equivalent"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Intended for those attending secondary (high-school) level programs."}}],"ceterms:maintenanceProcess":[{"@type":"ceterms:ProcessProfile","ceterms:description":{"en-US":"Recertification Requirements. A certification is valid for two (2) years following the issue date of the certification and expires on the date noted on the certificate. During each two-year certification cycle, certificants are required to complete and submit to NHA appropriate documentation evidencing the completion of a minimum of ten (10) continuing education credits relevant to their professional field for all certificants other than certified pharmacy technicians. Continuing education credits may be acquired through the NHA Continuing Education Program or through other outside educational programs or institutions. NHA reviews credits based on current events, industry trends, and relevance to the allied healthcare field. Two (2) hours of attendance at a qualified continuing education program are equal to one (1) continuing education credit. Excess credits achieved in a certification cycle cannot be applied to the next cycle."}}],"ceterms:credentialStatusType":{"@type":"ceterms:CredentialAlignmentObject","ceterms:framework":"https://credreg.net/ctdl/terms/CredentialStatus","ceterms:targetNode":"credentialStat:Active","ceterms:frameworkName":{"en-US":"Credential Status"},"ceterms:targetNodeName":{"en-US":"Active"},"ceterms:targetNodeDescription":{"en-US":"Awards of the credential are ongoing."}},"ceterms:administrationProcess":[{"@type":"ceterms:ProcessProfile","ceterms:description":{"en-US":"About the Test:\nTesting will take place at your school or at a PSI Testing Center near you.\nYou must present valid identification.\nTest must be completed in one continuous session.\n\nCPCT/A Certification Exam Details:\n100 questions, 10 pretest questions\n1 hour, 50 minutes"}}],"ceterms:providesTransferValueFor":["https://credentialengineregistry.org/resources/ce-b0a66255-ed49-411a-9d1b-76b4b7c84eca"]}