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Exam study guides
Choosing the right exam and knowing what is on it can feel like half the battle. These guides answer the questions we hear most, using the exam owners' own published details, and each one links to a free 25-question diagnostic so you can see where you stand.
CMA vs RMA vs NCMA vs CMAC: Which Should You Take?
A friendly side by side look at the four main medical assistant certifications: who offers each one, how the exams work and how to choose.
Free diagnostic: CMA (AAMA), RMA (AMT), NCMA, CMAC (AMCA)
How Hard Is the NREMT AEMT Exam? What to Expect
What the National Registry AEMT exam looks like today: 135 items in 3 hours, clinical judgment scenarios, new item types and how to prepare.
Free diagnostic: NREMT AEMT
CBEST vs ParaPro: Which Test Do You Need?
CBEST or ParaPro? Learn who each test is for, how long they are, what they cover and how to find out which one your school or district requires.
Do You Still Need the CBEST in California?
Many California educators no longer need the CBEST. See every way to meet the basic skills requirement, and when the CBEST is still the best choice.
Free diagnostic: CBEST
What Is on the TSIA2? A Friendly Guide
What to expect on the Texas TSIA2: the ELAR and math tests, the essay, college readiness scores, how adaptive untimed testing works and how to prepare.
Free diagnostic: TSIA2
EKG Tech vs Patient Care Tech Certification (CET vs CPCT/A)
CET or CPCT/A? Compare the NHA EKG technician and patient care technician certifications: the work, the exams and which one fits your goals.
ExCPT vs PTCE: Pharmacy Technician Exams Compared
Compare the two national pharmacy technician exams, NHA's ExCPT and PTCB's PTCE: length, timing, content and how to choose for your state.
Free diagnostic: ExCPT
What Is on the CRCST Exam? Sterile Processing Guide
A clear guide to the HSPA CRCST sterile processing exam: 150 questions in 3 hours, the seven content areas and their weights, and the 400-hour rule.
Free diagnostic: CRCST
DANB CDA Exam Guide: GC, RHS and ICE Explained
How the DANB Certified Dental Assistant exam works: the GC, RHS and ICE components, question counts, timing, eligibility pathways and smart study order.
Free diagnostic: Dental Assistant
FTCE General Knowledge Test: What to Expect
Everything on the FTCE General Knowledge Test: the four subtests, question counts, timing, passing scores, fees and how to plan your attempts.
Free diagnostic: FTCE General Knowledge
What Is on the CBCS Exam? Billing and Coding Guide
A friendly guide to the NHA Certified Billing and Coding Specialist exam: 100 scored questions in 3 hours, the four domains and how to prepare.
Free diagnostic: CBCS
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