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# Care + Career
Resources, news and fun for NHA certification candidates and alumni.
## [How to read a test plan (the insider's study secret)](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/how-to-read-a-test-plan-the-insiders-study-secret)
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Does your upcoming certification exam feel like a mystery? Wondering what’s going to be on it?
Enter, the NHA certification exam test plan.
There is a different test plan for each of NHA’s certification exams [available for students and the trainers and instructors ](http://www.nhanow.com/for-schools/resources)who are preparing them for the test. The test plan is used as the guide for creating the exam, as well as building the content in NHA study guides and practice tests\*, and while it won’t teach you what you need to know to pass the test, it can be a helpful free resource for planning your studying – but how do you read one?
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## [Mapping the stops on your certification journey](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-certification-cycle)
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Being [#NHAcertified](https://info.nhanow.com/nhacertified) is an accomplishment that reflects your dedication to your career success. It shows you value having access to the most up-to-date industry information. And a current up-to-date credentials demonstrates to your employer (or future employer) that you've been keeping up with your continuing education.
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## [8 top allied healthcare industry news stories to keep you informed](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/8-top-allied-healthcare-industry-news-stories-to-keep-you-informed)
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The health care industry changes fast. New regulations, big announcements, mergers, best-practices – it is all hard to keep up with. Don’t worry, we have a round up of the top breaking stories in allied healthcare. Get up-to-date on the industry’s most relevant news.
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## [Celebrating CTE Success](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/celebrating-cte-success)
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During [CTE, Career and Technical Education,](https://app.hubspot.com/compose/1430252/blog-post/32139) awareness month we are sharing some of the exciting successes that [#NHAcertified students and professionals](https://app.hubspot.com/compose/1430252/blog-post/32139) have had during and after their CTE run program.
From a college student making waves to a woman who changed her life with the help of friends and educators, get ready to be inspired by three incredible stories of certified success!
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## [Tips from a billing and coding insider](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/tips-from-a-billing-and-coding-insider)
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Accurate [medical billing and coding](http://nhanow.com/certifications/billing-coding) is essential in any type of medical setting, and the specialists who take on the task have a big responsibility. So what are the secrets of success in this profession? We sat down with respected educator, textbook author, and professional coder, [Michelle Green](https://info.nhanow.com/new-continuing-education), to find out.
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## [How to get your allied health certification](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/how-to-get-your-allied-health-certification)
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So you’ve decided to [invest in your future](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/why-pursue-an-allied-health-career) and [get certified.](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/do-you-really-need-an-allied-health-credential) Congratulations! *Now what?*
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## [How to prepare for your certification exam](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/how-to-prepare-for-your-certification-exam)
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You know that feeling when you open a textbook and the words start to blend together? You aren’t sure what to focus on and before you know it hours have passed and you haven’t made any progress.
We’ve all been there. But when you’re preparing for an National Healthcareer Association exam, there’s a better way. Without further ado, here’s our No. 1 tip for preparing for your certification exam:
### Study the right material.
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