PCT (Patient Care Technician / CPCT/A) Exam Prep — Unlimited Practice Guide

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About the CPCT/A Certification

The Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) exam is administered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). It consists of 100 scored questions plus 20 pretest items within a 135-minute time limit, covering basic patient care, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG monitoring, and specimen collection across 4 domains. The CPCT/A is nationally recognized for patient care technician roles in hospitals, clinics, and long-term care facilities.

Exam Overview

  • Exam body: National Healthcareer Association (NHA) — CPCT/A
  • Questions: 100 scored + 20 pretest
  • Time limit: 135 minutes
  • Scope: National (U.S.)
  • Content areas: Basic patient care, vital signs, phlebotomy, EKG monitoring, specimen collection, infection control, patient communication

Career Outlook (BLS 2023)

  • Related occupation: Medical Assistants — SOC 31-9092
  • Median annual wage: $42,000
  • Projected 10-year job growth: +15%
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook 2023