Military Pathways
to Industry Recognized Civilian Certifications

It is our mission at the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) to certify healthcare professionals and provide pathways to lifelong learning in related healthcare disciplines.

Established in 1989, the National Center of Competency (NCCT) is an independent credentialing organization that has tested more than 500,000 healthcare professionals and instructors throughout the United States.

NCCT designed a Military Eligibility Route (3) to meet the needs of the United States Military service members and Veterans who seek industry recognized civilian certifications.

NCCT will provide examinees with Pass/Fail letters, as applicable. Fail letters provide examinees with content sub-scores to assist with retest preparation. NCCT examinees that have met all certification requirements (documentation, payment, etc.) and pass its certification examination will be awarded certification. They will be sent access to a downloadable certificate and pocket-sized professional ID card with their credential.

With certification, examinees are also provided with an NCCT Letter to Employers. They are advised to include a copy of this letter and the official NCCT Detailed Test Plan in their role for employers to understand the breadth/depth of their knowledge and skills. The letter also provides information to employers about its history, recognition, and the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accreditation of all seven of its healthcare certification programs.

NCCT's certification programs include an annual recertification process designed to support continued professional development and ongoing competence in the disciplines we certify. To maintain an active certification status, certificants must meet annual recertification requirements. Annual recertification requirements include completion of continuing education (CE) and payment of the annual recertification fee.