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NHA® CPTCertified Phlebotomy Technician
The Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) credential is offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and is one of the most widely recognized phlebotomy certifications in the US. NHA released a refreshed test plan in October 2025 and a new exam version effective January 7, 2026.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the NHA® CPT exam.
- Passing score
- Scaled score of 390 (on a 200-500 scale)
- Format & length
- 120 multiple-choice questions (100 scored + 20 pretest) · 2 hours
- Voucher cost
- $129 USD
- Prerequisites
- High school diploma or GED + completion of a phlebotomy training program (or supervised work experience) including documented venipuncture and capillary draws on live individuals
- Validity
- 2 years (10 CE credits per renewal cycle)
What’s tested
Key topics on the NHA® CPT exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official NHA® CPT exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Safety & Compliance
- Patient Preparation
- Routine Blood Collections (venipuncture, capillary)
- Special Collections (blood cultures, timed draws, therapeutic phlebotomy)
- Processing (labeling, transport, point-of-care)
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Phlebotomy program graduates and patient-care staff (MAs, CNAs) pursuing dedicated phlebotomy roles in hospitals, reference labs, blood banks, and outpatient draw stations.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
Phlebotomy is one of the fastest-onramps into clinical healthcare (training programs typically 4-8 months) and CPT is the credential most US employers prefer or require — particularly in California, Louisiana, Nevada, and Washington which require state-issued phlebotomy certification. The credential opens roles in reference labs (Quest, LabCorp), hospitals, and increasingly in mobile/at-home phlebotomy services.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
1,000 questions covering every objective on the official NHA® CPT exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking NHA® CPT unlocks every other Medical exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
Read while you study
NHA® CPT articles & study guides
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about NHA® CPT
How many questions does the NHA® CPT bank have?
1,000 questions, organized into 5 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
What does premium cost?
Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Medical exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the NHA® CPT content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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