– The first phone call, the changing front desk, and the people helping patients find their way through a medical visit. – People, trends, and ideas shaping allied healthcare. From NPS Last month, we looked at cardiac care and the people working behind the monitors. This month, we’re moving to
– Your expiration date determines whether you use standard renewal, late renewal, reinstatement, or a new certification application. – By Brandon Oxendine, President, National Performance Specialists Certification renewal is easier to manage when you know which deadline applies to you. NPS certifications are issued for a two-year period. Before that
– Understanding who issues a credential and what it establishes can prevent confusion about training, certification, and legal authorization. – By Brandon Oxendine, President, National Performance Specialists One of the easiest ways to make a career decision harder than it needs to be is to treat every credential as if
– New cardiac technology, the people behind the monitors, and the possibilities that come with learning one more skill. – People, trends, and ideas shaping allied healthcare. From NPS Last month, we looked at medical assisting and the people helping prepare its next generation. This month, we’re turning to cardiac
NPS Vice President and Chief Technology Officer to Lead Company into Next Phase of Strategic Growth – NPS Vice President Chief Technology Officer to Lead Company into Next Phase of Strategic Growth – WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 18, 2026) – National Performance Specialists (NPS), an independent allied health certification agency, today
– Medical assistant demand is growing, but hiring remains difficult as practices face workforce shortages, changing expectations, and preparation gaps. – People, trends, and ideas shaping allied healthcare. From NPS Welcome to the first edition of the NPS Allied Health Brief, our new monthly look at the people, trends, and
– Scaled scoring, a crucial component for providing a fair and accurate assessment of each candidate’s abilities. – At National Performance Specialists (NPS), we are committed to upholding the highest standards in allied healthcare certification. A crucial aspect of this commitment is our robust and scientifically grounded exam scoring process.
Allied health professionals are playing an increasingly critical role in providing quality and compassionate care for patients. From hospitals to long-term care facilities, patient care technicians (PCTs) find themselves delivering direct care as well as support services for physicians, nurses, and other medical staff. To get started, PCTs are required
– New programing diversifies options for allied health professionals – National Performance Specialists (NPS), a leading allied health certification agency and education advocate, today announced the availability of its national certification program for patient care technicians (PCTs). The program will help these allied health professionals take their careers to
