Renew your CPT certification online with NPS and keep your credential current for another two years.
We recommend starting 30–60 days before your expiration date so you have enough time to complete the renewal requirements that apply to you.
Choose from three renewal pathways: continuing education, examination, or qualifying employment. If you renew by examination, optional study materials, unlimited practice exams, three exam attempts, and on-demand remote-proctored testing are included.
Complete your CPT renewal at your own pace through your NPS account.
CPT Certification Renewal
Register NowProgram Includes:
Choose a renewal pathway you are eligible to use and complete the applicable requirements.
Hold an NPS-issued certification
Renewal requirements and timing depend on your credential status.
CONTINUING EDUCATION PATHWAY
Complete and document the applicable continuing education requirements for your certification.
Document CEUs
Submit Up To 365 Days After Expiration
EXAM PATHWAY
Sit for and successfully pass the applicable NPS certification exam.
Pass Exam
Submit Up To 365 Days After Expiration
EMPLOYMENT PATHWAY
Verify qualifying full-time employment directly related to your certification.
12 Total Months
30+ Hrs/Week
Submit Up To 365 Days After Expiration
In our CPT certification renewal program, NPS offers three pathways: continuing education, examination, and qualifying employment. Choose the renewal pathway you are eligible to use and complete the applicable requirements at your own pace.
If your renewal pathway includes the certification exam, optional study materials and unlimited practice exams are included at no additional cost. The remotely proctored exam is available on demand, with three attempts to pass included in the renewal price.
Please review the complete renewal eligibility requirements in the NPS Candidate Handbook.
All NPS initial & renewal certification exams are remote proctored. NPS Remote Proctoring allows you to take your certification exam from the comfort of your home. Our advanced system provides you with 3 certification exam attempts and on-demand testing so you can test anytime without scheduling or going to a testing center.
Renew your Phlebotomy Technician Certification in 4 easy steps:
Renew your Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification online through a simple, affordable process designed for busy healthcare professionals. The online renewal experience allows you to complete each step at your own pace using a smartphone, tablet, or desktop computer.
Your secure NPS account keeps your renewal information, program access, and required actions organized in one convenient location. You can return to your account at any time to review your progress, confirm your information, and continue the renewal process without losing your place.
Registration is the first step in renewing your CPT certification online. Complete the registration form below to create or access your account and begin your certification renewal. To get started, register here.
*Complete renewal eligibility requirements can be found in the NPS Candidate Handbook.
Once enrolled, your NPS account will give you access to your CPT renewal information and available renewal options. Review the three renewal pathways—continuing education, examination, and qualifying employment—and follow the requirements for the pathway you are eligible to use. If you use the exam pathway, optional study materials and unlimited practice exams are available in your account.
*NPS study materials and practice exams are included as optional preparation resources. Candidates are not required to access or complete them before taking the certification examination. After completing identity verification and receiving application approval, eligible candidates may proceed directly to the exam. Use of preparation resources does not guarantee a passing score or certification.
Complete the requirements for the CPT renewal pathway you are eligible to use. If your pathway includes the certification exam, the exam is remotely proctored and available on demand through your NPS account, with three attempts to pass included in the renewal price. Exam results will be available in your NPS account after completion.
Your renewed CPT certification will be available in your NPS account after you successfully complete the requirements for your renewal pathway. Your digital certification can be printed from your account, and your certification status can be verified through NPS Verify.
Renew your CPT certification online at your own pace using the renewal pathway you are eligible to use.
When you successfully complete your certification renewal through one of the three available renewal pathways, your renewed NPS national certification becomes immediately verifiable through NPS Verify. Your digital certification and digital badge are available in your account, and the badge includes a QR code that allows employers, schools, and other organizations to quickly verify your certification status and credential details.
NPS remains a proud member of the Institute for Credentialing Excellence (I.C.E.). You may view our membership using our Credly Badge that is issued by I.C.E.
Your NPS account keeps your renewal information, available options, and required actions in one place so you can complete your renewal with a clear path from registration through certification.
We expect NPS-certified members to present themselves professionally. National Performance Specialists is a subdivision of the National Association for Psychometric Competency Testing (NAPCT). We reserve the right to revoke certifications at any time if an NPS-certified member does not conduct themselves as a moral and professional member of the allied health community.
Continuing education, examination, or qualifying employment.
Free exam-preparation materials included.
Practice as often as needed before testing.
Three exam attempts included for exam-pathway renewals.
Available in your NPS account after renewal.
Verify your renewed certification through NPS Verify.
National Performance Specialists is also partnered with the American Red Cross to provide job placement assistance to NPS Members and to assist the American Red Cross in recruiting quality candidates across the United States.
All NPS certification programs are proudly listed within the Certification Finder by CareerOneStop. CareerOneStop is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration and is a proud partner of the AmericanJobCenter network.
