NHA will release a new version of the Certified EKG Technician (CET) study materials in the Fall of 2027 and exam coming in Winter 2027/2028. We will provide more specific timeframes closer to launch. See below for more details.
Updated CET Certification Exam & Study Materials Coming in 2027/28
NHA Extends Provisional Certification to 18 Months and Introduces a New Pharmacy Technician Pathway
We are excited to share an important enhancement to NHA's provisional certification program that will provide greater flexibility for your students and better align certification opportunities with high school health science program timelines.
National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Granted Additional ACE College Credit Recommendations
CCMA, CPT, CET, and CPCT exams now qualify for college credit hours
The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation Service (ACE) has evaluated and recommended college credit for two additional National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exams. The two new nationally accredited certification exams are for becoming a Certified EKG Technician (CET) and a Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A). Those exams, along with NHA’s Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exams, are now approved for college credit for those pursuing higher education after certification.

