Welcome to National Performance Specialists

We are a national certification agency devoted to all aspects of allied healthcare.

At National Performance Specialists (NPS) we provide the most cost-effective, user-friendly certification experience available. Our members get a high-quality national certification through interactive, competency-based programs in a convenient go-at-your-own pace environment.

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Building better practices through certification

Succeeding Is More Fun With NPS

NPS was originally founded on service, commitment and a passion for the phlebotomy profession. While we have grown to meet the demand of our members, our core values remain the same.

Our interactive programs are designed to be effective, convenient, and self-guided. Our team of highly-acclaimed academic advisers is available via online chat every day around the clock.

We are not only here for you during your certification process, but we will help you with your resume and job placement.

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Phlebotomy Technician

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Phlebotomy

Certified Phlebotomy
Technician (CPT) Certification

CPTs are essential team members at hospitals, blood donor centers, mobile phlebotomy solutions, and diagnostic laboratories. As advancements in medical technology rise, more employers are requiring national certification in the phlebotomy field.

Earning your CPT through National Performance Specialists means you’ll become nationally certified, which ensures employers you’re continually updating your industry knowledge in the phlebotomy field. With this, a potential employer can verify your phlebotomy skills, increasing your chances of being hired. 

Become a CPT in 4 easy steps:

$200

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Certification

Behavioral Health

Certified Behavioral Health
Specialist (CBHS) Certification

Behavioral health specialists are essential team members at rehabilitation centers, mental health facilities, clinics, and learning institutions.

Earning your CBHS through National Performance Specialists means you’ll become nationally certified, which ensures employers you’re continually updating your industry knowledge in the field. With this, a potential employer can verify your skills, increasing your chances of being hired.

Become a CBHS in 4 easy steps:

$200

Certified Behavioral Health (CBHS) Certification

Medical Administrative Assistant

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
(CMAA) Certification

Medical administrative assistants are essential team members at hospitals, doctor’s offices, outpatient facilities, and clinics.

Earning your CMAA through National Performance Specialists means you’ll become nationally certified, which ensures employers you’re continually updating your industry knowledge in the field. With this, a potential employer can verify your skills, increasing your chances of being hired.

Become a CMAA in 4 easy steps:

$200

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Certification

Clinical Medical Assistant

Certified Clinical Medical
Assistant (CCMA) Certification

CCMAs are essential team members at hospitals, doctors offices, diagnostic laboratories, and more. As advancements in medical technology rise, more employers are requiring national certification in the medical assistant field.

Earning your CCMA through National Performance Specialists means you’ll become nationally certified, which ensures employers you’re continually updating your industry knowledge in the field. With this, a potential employer can verify your patient care skills, increasing your chances of being hired.

Become a CCMA in 4 easy steps:

$200

Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) Certification

Electrocardiography

Certified Electrocardiogram
Technician (CET) Certification

CETs are essential team members at hospitals and clinics. As advancements in medical technology rise, more employers require national certification in the electrocardiography field.

Earning your CET through National Performance Specialists means you’ll become nationally certified, which ensures employers you’re continually updating your industry knowledge in the electrocardiography field. With this, a potential employer can verify your electrocardiography skills, increasing your chances of being hired.

Become a CET in 4 easy steps:

$200

Certified EKG Technician (CET) Certification

Patient Care

Certified Patient Care
Technician (CPCT) Certification

CPCTs are essential team members at hospitals, blood donor centers, mobile phlebotomy solutions, and diagnostic laboratories. As advancements in medical technology rise, more employers are requiring national certification in the patient care field.

Earning your CPCT through National Performance Specialists means you’ll become nationally certified, which ensures employers you’re continually updating your industry knowledge in the patient care field. With this, a potential employer can verify your patient care skills, increasing your chances of being hired. 

Become a CPCT in 4 easy steps:

$200

Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) Certification

CPT Certification Renewal

To maintain your CPT certification, you’ll need to renew it every two years. This will ensure employers you are continuing your education in the field. If you need to renew, you should prepare to do it at least 14-30 days prior to your expiration date. This will help you avoid any additional reinstatement fees. NPS offers options for both 6 and 12 required CEU credits. No matter how many credits your employer requires you to complete, we have it.

If you enroll with us, you will

$200

CPT Certification Renewal

CBHS Certification Renewal

To maintain your CBHS certification, you’ll need to renew it every two years. This will ensure employers you are continuing your education in the field.

When you need to renew, you should prepare to do it at least 14-30 days prior to your expiration date. This will help you avoid any additional reinstatement fees.

Whether you’ve been certified with National Performance Specialists or not, you can renew your CBHS certification with us.

$200

CBHS Certification Renewal

CMAA Certification Renewal

To maintain your CMAA certification, you’ll need to renew it every two years. This will ensure employers you are continuing your education in the field.

When you need to renew, you should prepare to do it at least 14-30 days prior to your expiration date. This will help you avoid any additional reinstatement fees.

Whether you’ve been certified with National Performance Specialists or not, you can renew your CMAA certification with us.

$200

CMAA Certification Renewal

CET Certification Renewal

To maintain your EKG certification, you’ll need to renew it every two years. This will ensure employers you are continuing your education in the field. If you need to renew, you should prepare to do so 14-30 days prior to your expiration date. This will help you avoid any additional reinstatement fees. You are able to renew your CET certification with NPS no matter what agency you are currently certified with.

When you renew with us, you will:

$200

CET Certification Renewal

CPCT Certification Renewal

To maintain your CPCT certification, you’ll need to renew it every two years. This will ensure employers you are continuing your education in the field. If you need to renew, you should prepare todo it at least 14-30 days prior to your expiration date. This will help you avoid any additional reinstatement fees. NPS offers options for both 6 and 12 required CEU credits. No matter how many credits your employer requires you to complete, we have it.

If you enroll with us, you will

$200

CPCT Certification Renewal

Certified Phlebotomy Instructor
(CPI) Certification

If you’ve been practicing phlebotomy in the field for five years or more, you may register with NPS to become a certified phlebotomy instructor. With this certification, you’ll be able to get a job teaching at any phlebotomy school or run your own course. By going through our program, you’ll be able to proctor the Nationally Certified Phlebotomy Technician Exam and earn more income in the phlebotomy field.

Regardless if you’ve been certified previously through us, you can become a CPI through our instructor program. You just need to meet the following requirements:

$700

Certified Phlebotomy Instructor (CPI) Certification

Certified Behavioral Health Specialist Instructor
(CBHSI) Certification

If you’ve been practicing in the field for five years or more, you may register with NPS to become a Certified Behavioral Health Specialist Instructor.

With this certification, you’ll be able to get a job teaching or run your own course. By going through our program, you’ll be able to proctor the Nationally Certified Behavioral Health Specialist Exam and earn more income for proctoring.

Regardless if you’ve been certified previously through us, you can become a CBHSI through our instructor program. You just need to meet the following requirements:

$700

Certified Behavioral Health Specialist Instructor (CBHSI) Certification

Certified Medical Administrative Instructor
(CMAAI) Certification

If you’ve been practicing in the field for five years or more, you may register with NPS to become a Certified Medical Administrative Instructor.

With this certification, you’ll be able to get a job teaching or run your own course. By going through our program, you’ll be able to proctor the Nationally Certified Medical Administrative Instructor Exam and earn more income for proctoring.

Regardless if you’ve been certified previously through us, you can become a CMAAI through our instructor program. You just need to meet the following requirements:

$700

Certified Medical Administrative Instructor (CMAAI) Certification

Certified Electrocardiogram Instructor
(CEI) Certification

If you’ve been practicing electrocardiography in the field for five years or more, you may register with NPS to become a certified electrocardiogram instructor. With this certification, you’ll be able to get a job teaching at any electrocardiography school or run your own course. By going through our program, you’ll be able to proctor the Nationally Certified Electrocardiogram Technician Exam and earn more income in the electrocardiography field.

Regardless if you’ve been certified previously through us, you can become a CEI through our instructor program. You just need to meet the following requirements:

$700

Certified EKG Instructor (CEI) Certification

Advanced EKG Refresher Course (CET)

The Advanced EKG Refresher Course is designed for those who need to update their knowledge in performing and interpreting EKG tests. This course will explain cardiac anatomy, physiology, and electrical conduction to understand the electrocardiogram and rhythm patterns. Students will understand how to recognize and interpret normal cardiac patterns and arrhythmias based on waveforms of an EKG, including the causes, clinical manifestations, and treatment options.

The Advanced EKG Refresher Course will also provide you with all of the CET Certification Materials so that you can become nationally certified as an EKG Technician. Included is fully comprehensive study materials, unlimited practice exams and one certification exam attempt.

$600

Advanced EKG Refresher Course (CET) Certification

Certified Patient Care Technician Instructor
(CPCTI) Certification

If you’ve been practicing patient care in the field for five years or more, you may register with NPS to become a certified patient care technician instructor. With this certification, you’ll be able to get a job teaching at any patient care school or run your own course. By going through our program, you’ll be able to proctor the Nationally Certified Patient Care Technician Exam and earn more income in the patient care field.

Regardless if you’ve been certified previously through us, you can become a CPCTI through our instructor program. You just need to meet the following requirements:

$700

Certified Patient Care Technician Instructor (CPCTI) Certification

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Need A Job in An Allied Healthcare Field?

After you pass your National Certification Exam and become certified, NPS will assist you with job placement.

NPS Member Access

​When you register to become a member of National Performance Specialists, all of this is included in one affordable price:

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Study materials and practice exams

As a member of NPS you will gain access to study guides and practice exams created by our team of highly-qualified subject matter experts. All of our materials are designed to prepare you for the National Certification Exam in your respective field.

Digital certification

Need proof you’re certified with NPS for your current or potential employer? You are provided a digital copy of your certification and your digital ID badge immediately after you pass your National Certification Exam.
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Professional, medically-driven resume

After you pass your National Certification Exam and become certified, NPS will professionally revise your resume. Then we will attach your digital certification along with an academic advisor referral to it, which will help your resume stand out to potential employers.

Immediate proof of certification

NPS has the fastest turnaround time in the industry. The digital copy of your certification is made available for printing and verification the moment you pass your exam. 

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Job Placement Assistance

We know it can be difficult to find a job in a healthcare field after you’ve become certified. But the good news is we can help you with the process. Through our free job placement program, we can help you locate current job openings with the highest pay rate near you, and even contact potential employers on your behalf.

Achieve your professional allied healthcare goals

If you’re looking to help others and become a highly-valued member of the medical community, enroll with NPS today and become a member of one of the most well-regarded and trusted national certification agencies in the United States.
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See Why Thousands of People Choose Us

“NPS made certification easy—quick process, great support, and career-boosting results!”
Donna Berglin
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
“NPS ha transformado mi vida: fácil, completa, y perfecta para mis metas.”
Nathalie Sanchez
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
NPS transformed my career and supported me every step—highly recommended!”
Kalia Meriwether
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
“NPS keeps my skills sharp and my career strong—highly recommend for certification!”
Angela Eddings
Certified Phlebotomy Instructor
“NPS gave me the confidence to achieve my career as an EKG Tech!”
Paula Reweis
Certified EKG Technician
"NPS empowered my teaching journey—an outstanding program and a career must!"
Torry Jackson
Certified Phlebotomy Instructor
“10 out of 10—NPS certification transformed my career with credibility and support!”
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Certified Phlebotomy Technician

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