You can call or email Professional Service for details: professionalservices@ashworthcollege.edu
Basically, Ashworth is the training site that will prepare you for the certification exam, but their course is not certification, it's just knowledge like what you get with most college education. You graduate from Ashworth and receive your diploma and for some people that is enough to get them a job or promotion, certification is optional, but important for new people trying to enter the industry, it helps your resume stand out a little more. NHA approved this course at Ashworth as acceptable for certification, NHA is the sponsor of this certification. It's NHA's certification, not Ashworth. Ashworth is just typical college education, not licensure/certification. The final test you take at Ashworth won't be over ALL you learned, just over lesson 24, there's no FINAL exam, you only take test for each lesson (unless it's changed). For certification you have to register with NHA, buy your study guides, practice test through NHA and "PAY" NHA $105 to test. And you have to drive to an NHA approved testing site where there will be a NHA proctor overseeing the test.
National Healthcare Association (NHA)Medical Administrative Assistantcertification exam
In order for the NHA to issue you access to the NHA Medical Administrative Assistant certification exam, you must: Graduate from the Medical Office Assisting (Certified) program; and Pay off your tuition fees in full.
Once these two criteria have been met,
· Go to the NHA web site at http://www.nhanow.com/certifications/certification-process.aspx,Pre-register for an Exam in order to create an account with the NHA,
The Medical Administrative Assistant certification exam must be completed within one year of graduation*NOTE: The NHA certification exam is an optional exam and is not required to graduate from Ashworth College. NHA will provide Ashworth College students with the certification that is preferred by employers, can increase earning potential, and gives you a competitive edge in job searching.
You will take your exam at a PSI Testing Center- https://candidate.psiexams.com/
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