10 credits
of continuing education every 2 years keep your CPT current
CPT certification renewal
A CPT certification is valid for 2 years. To renew, complete 10 continuing education (CE) credits in each cycle.
Continuing education
- 10 continuing education credits every 2 years; 2 hours of attendance = 1 credit.
- Excess credits cannot be carried into the next cycle.
- NHA CE is recorded automatically; outside CE needs official documentation.
- One set of 10 credits renews all the NHA certifications you hold.
NHA Candidate Handbook, pp.36–37 · NHA renewal page
Renewal fee
$195 every 2 years, about $8 a month, according to NHA’s renewal page and CPT page. It applies to every NHA certification except the pharmacy technician (CPhT); stacked certifications have a separate fee.
Late renewal and reinstatement
- Expired less than 30 days: renew normally with no extra fee (the handbook calls this a one-month grace period).
- Expired more than 30 days but less than 1 year: complete 15 CE credits and pay the $292.50 renewal fee plus a $99 reinstatement fee ($391.50 total). After 1 year you must retake the exam.
- NHA certification programs, including the CPT, are accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA).
NHA Candidate Handbook, pp.37–38 and p.2 · NHA renewal page
Facts checked on October 26, 2026 against NHA’s Candidate Handbook (updated June 1, 2026), the CPT test plan, the CPT exam FAQ and NHA’s CPT page; page numbers refer to the handbook. Rules can change: confirm with NHA before you register. Phlebotomy Tech Prep: CPT is an independent app, not made by or connected to NHA.
Sources
- NHA Candidate Handbook (Updated 06/01/2026), Copyright 2026 Assessment Technologies Institute, distributed by NHA · National Healthcareer Association / ATI
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification page · National Healthcareer Association
- NHA Certification Renewal & Reinstatement · National Healthcareer Association