Healthcare & Clinical Licensure
There are 6 healthcare & clinical licensure credentials in the TestPrepPilot directory: 6 national certifications awarded by a single body, and 0 licences issued by individual state boards across 0 states.
Physician, nursing, pharmacy, dental, vision and rehabilitation licensing and board certification exams.
- Credentials
- 6
- Specialisms
- 4
- National
- 6
How do the main healthcare & clinical licensure credentials compare?
Verified figures for 6 of the national healthcare & clinical licensure credentials, drawn from each awarding body's published material. Fees change — confirm with the body before you book.
| Credential | Awarded by | Exam fee | Length | Pass mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCLEX-PN | National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) | ~$200 (NCSBN) plus state board and processing fees | Up to 5 hours (variable by candidate) | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
| NCLEX-RN | National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) | ~$200 (NCSBN) plus state board and processing fees | Up to 5 hours (variable by candidate) | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
| Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination | Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB) | Varies by location and currency — confirm on the official registration page | 2 hours | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
| Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination | National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) | ~$550 | ~5 hours | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
| USMLE Step 1 | National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) | ~$695 | ~8 hours | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
| National Physical Therapy Examination | Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy (FSBPT) | ~$400-485 | 5 hours incl. break | Passing score set by the awarding body; see the official score report |
Nursing 2 credentials
Other Clinicians 2 credentials
- Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination — Healthcare (Clinical) credential from Federation of State Massage Therapy Boards (FSMTB)
- Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination — Healthcare (Clinical) credential from National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Physician 1 credential
Rehabilitation 1 credential
Frequently asked questions about healthcare & clinical licensure credentials
How many healthcare & clinical licensure credentials are there?
There are 6 healthcare & clinical licensure credentials in the TestPrepPilot directory: 6 national certifications awarded by a single body, and 0 licences issued by individual state boards across 0 states.
How much do healthcare & clinical licensure exams cost?
Across the 6 national healthcare & clinical licensure credentials we have verified fee data for, exam fees run from $200–$695. Renewal, membership and study-material costs are additional and vary by awarding body — each guide breaks out its own full cost table.
Do you need a certification to work in healthcare & clinical licensure?
None of the 6 credentials in this field is a state-issued licence — all 6 are national certifications awarded by a professional body. That usually means the certification is not legally mandatory, but employers, insurers or clients may require it as a condition of the work.
Which healthcare & clinical licensure credential should you start with?
Start with the one your target employer or state board names. The most widely recognised national options in this field are NCLEX-PN, NCLEX-RN, Massage and Bodywork Licensing Examination — each has a full guide with eligibility rules, fees and a week-by-week study plan.
How often do healthcare & clinical licensure requirements change?
Fees are revised most years and eligibility rules change whenever a state legislature or awarding body acts. Every guide on TestPrepPilot links to the primary regulatory source it was verified against, and the "Sources" section is the authoritative place to confirm current figures before you book.