Renew Your NHA Certification (7 Steps)

NHA certification renewal is easy with this 7-step guide. Follow the steps, complete CE credits, and check costs and membership perks to stay certified.

NHA certifications offered at DMS: CCMA · CPT · CET · CMAA · CPCT/A · CPhT

Best of all: NHA Membership makes renewal easier

NHA Membership provides comprehensive CE resources, exclusive content, member discounts, and career/community support—with flexible payment options so you can choose a package that fits your needs.

Step 1 — Log in for NHA certification renewal

All NHA-certified professionals have an account. Sign in at nhanow.com with the email you used to create it. Forgotten passwords can be reset on the login screen.

Step 2 — Check your recertification status

Click Renew Certifications on the left. You’ll see each certification and how many CE credits you need to renew.

Membership perk: NHA tracks your requirements and deadlines so you don’t miss them.

Step 3 — Choose CE courses

Click Complete More CE and pick topics that match your job and goals.

State note: Some states have specific CE rules; not all courses may be accepted. Check with your state agency.

Membership perk: Members get exclusive CE and access to NHA experts/community for Q&A.

Step 4 — Complete the courses

Review materials and take the short online quiz for each course (much shorter than the initial certification exam). Confirm your progress bar shows a passing score.

* A score of 70%+ is required to receive CE credit.

Step 5 — Track CE credits

Each course is worth 1–2 credits. See totals in My CE History.

You need 10 credits to renew a certification that has not expired.
Holding multiple certifications? You still only need 10 total CE credits.
If your certification expired within the last year, you can reinstate it with 15 total CE credits (additional fee applies).
Pharmacy Technicians (CPhT) have different requirements—check your NHA account.

External CE: Add outside credits via Add External CE Items in My CE Portfolio. Upload issues? Email continuingeducation@nhanow.com with your name, NHA email, phone, and documentation.

Credit math: NHA uses 1 credit = 2 hours (a 6-hour class = 3 credits).

Step 6 — Pay your recertification fee

Non-members: click Renew and Pay to check out.

How much does it cost?

Members: After 2 annual payments (annual plan) or 20 months (monthly), your next recertification is covered; otherwise you get 20% off.
Non-members: First recertification starts around $185; additional credentials renew at a discount.
Reinstatement (expired): Additional $99 fee applies.