Be open to the options available to you, such as:
Click play above to watch "What to expect on test day"
Upon completion of your training program or when you meet any of the other eligibility requirements.
You'll take your exam at your training facility, employer, or at a third party testing center.
(Tip: Don't forget to browse NHA's study materials as a resource when you're preparing for your exam!)
Once you have one or more certifications – this is an ongoing effort!
Complete continuing education credits available to you online (pharmacy technicians have slightly different requirements). These courses are updated regularly to keep up with the rapidly changing healthcare world, and help ensure your knowledge stays current.
Learn more about continuing education with NHA and why it's important in the healthcare industry.
Every two years.
You'll need to complete 10 CE credits every two years to qualify for renewal. We've outlined this whole process in seven simple simple steps in this post: How do I renew my NHA certification?
Being #NHAcertified is a commitment to yourself, your patients and your employer. It's an ongoing cycle that requires you to keep up with the changes in the industry, and can help in setting yourself apart and helping to strengthen and elevate your career.
But most importantly, it can help you help others to the best of your ability—the very motivation that led you toward this healthcare path to begin with. So no matter where you are in the cycle, keep going. For you, for your patients, for your family and for your employer.
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