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NPS Allied Health Brief — October 2026

– 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 President Brandon Oxendine

National Performance Specialists Names Brandon Oxendine President

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

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NPS Allied Health Brief — September 2026

– 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

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The Science Behind NPS Scoring Processes

–  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.

Patient Care Technician Certification Program Preview

Patient Care Technician Certification: NPS Program Preview

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

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National Phlebotomy Solutions Announces Rebranding to National Performance Specialists

– Leading certification provider centralizes allied health programs for phlebotomy and EKG in commitment to expanded access and member opportunity. –   National Phlebotomy Services (NPS), a leading phlebotomy certification agency and education advocate, today announced its rebranding under the new name of National Performance Specialists. The change reflects the

Difference Between Telemetry And Ekg

The Difference Between Telemetry and EKG Technician Careers

– Nuanced healthcare roles can sound the same at first, but the training and specialization make them quite different from each other. –   If you’re thinking about a career as an EKG technician, you’ll probably come across other allied health terms during your research. One other specialty that can

Phlebotomy Technician Certification

Switching Careers to Become a Phlebotomy Technician

– Whether adding onto your allied health credentials or looking to pivot to something completely new, the transition to phlebotomy technician has never been simpler –   Career paths are rarely set in stone for any of us. We may start out in one only to realize that a different