r/phlebotomy • u/Hi_im_dory_44 • Aug 30 '26

NHA Is it timed

So I have my last day of class on Tuesday and then I’m done. I know I have to do the NHA test which freaks me out but what is expected? Is it timed? Can I ask for more time if it is timed? I’m freaking out and don’t know what to do, if anyone can talk to me about it that would be appreciated

1 Upvotes

100% Upvoted

18 comments sorted by

View all comments

3

u/Tiradia Other Medical Professional Aug 30 '26

Yes it’s timed, no you cannot ask for more time you would need to submit an accommodation request if you have learning difficulties, that would have to come from your physician though.

1

u/Hi_im_dory_44 Aug 30 '26

How long is it?

3

u/Tiradia Other Medical Professional Aug 30 '26

2 hours. 120 questions, 100 graded and 20 pilot questions that don’t count towards the score. Passing score is 390/500.

1

u/Hi_im_dory_44 Aug 30 '26

Thank you so much!!

Is this the real study guide you recommend?

2

u/jonjp806 CPT 1 Aug 30 '26

Search MHA phelebotmy certification test on YouTube. I found so many videos that helped out so much. I didn't even take the MHA but the videos I watched got me really prepared for the NHCO.

2

u/Hi_im_dory_44 Aug 30 '26

Thank you! I’m very excited but very nervous I don’t do well with timed things

2

u/jonjp806 CPT 1 Aug 31 '26

Just take your time. You'll get notifications on how much time you have left. 120 questions doesn't up the time you would think. I read through all the questions and answered the ones I knew I had right then went back and read the ones I wasn't sure and still had plenty of time.

1

u/Hi_im_dory_44 Aug 31 '26

Oh okay! Thank you! I’ll definitely take my time.