Validate your skills in direct patient care, basic phlebotomy, and EKG with the NHA's CPCT/A credential.
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The CPCT/A (Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant) is the NHA's credential for patient care technicians, often working in hospitals or long-term care. It blends direct patient care, safety and infection control, professional responsibility, and entry-level competency in phlebotomy and EKG. The exam contains 100 scored questions plus 20 pretest items and is allowed 2 hours and 10 minutes.
The CPCT/A exam evaluates your knowledge across these areas:
ADLs, mobility, vital signs, intake and output, and patient comfort.
Standard precautions, fall prevention, body mechanics, and emergency response.
Order of draw, venipuncture sites, capillary collection, and specimen handling basics.
Lead placement, basic rhythm recognition, and EKG procedure.
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Questions structured like the real CPCT/A exam, including the question styles you'll see on test day.
Know not just the right answer but why the others are wrong - so every question teaches you something.
Every domain on the CPCT/A content outline is represented across the question sets.
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Mix practice questions into your study from day one to find the topics that need more attention.
Revisit questions you have seen before. Spaced review locks in long-term retention.
When ready, attempt a full set in one timed sitting to build the stamina you need on test day.
Use the explanations to understand each mistake and concentrate on the weak spots.
Choose a study mode below to start preparing for your CPCT/A exam.
Strengthen patient care basics with questions on comfort, support, and day-to-day clinical responsibilities.
Start Practice →Build confidence in compliance and safety with practical scenarios on protocols, privacy, and risk prevention.
Start Practice →Master infection control with focused practice on hygiene standards, isolation steps, and contamination prevention.
Start Practice →Sharpen phlebotomy skills through step-by-step questions on collection methods, handling, and best practices.
Start Practice →Improve EKG readiness with targeted questions on lead placement, rhythm basics, and accurate interpretation.
Start Practice →Yes. CPCT/A focuses on direct patient care in hospital and long-term care settings with introductory phlebotomy and EKG. CCMA leans toward outpatient clinics with more administrative content.
High school diploma or equivalent plus either completion of a patient care technician training program in the last five years or one year of relevant supervised work experience in the last three years.
Master the four domains - patient care, safety, phlebotomy, and EKG. Practice questions on lead placement and order of draw are especially high-yield. Our CPCT/A practice sets mirror the NHA test plan.
The CPCT/A credential is widely recognized by hospitals and long-term care facilities. With it, you can step into patient care technician roles supporting nursing teams across acute and post-acute settings.