Nationally Certified Paramedical Insurance Examiner (NCPIE™)
CIP Code: 51.0710 • 1 Exam = 3 Credentials • 125 questions • 2.5 hours • Passing score: 70%
Overview
The NCPIE™ pathway certifies insurance paramedical examiners to perform vitals, mini-physicals, applicant history interviews, EKG acquisition, blood/urine collection, and strict chain-of-custody documentation for carriers and paramedical vendors. One standardized exam issues three credentials at once for maximum employability.
- Nationally recognized Paramedical Stackable
- Listed in the NHWCA National Registry for employer verification
- Annual renewal: $465 • 10 CEU • Active CPR • No lapse
- Nationally Certified Paramedical Examiner
- Nationally Certified EKG Technician
- Nationally Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Role & Settings
Works for life insurance carriers, paramedical firms, mobile exam companies, and labs. Alternate job titles include Paramedical Examiner, Insurance Examiner, Mobile Health Examiner, and Health Risk Screener.
Job Description
Conducts identity verification and consent; obtains vitals and anthropometrics; completes applicant questionnaire; performs venipuncture and urine collection with proper order and labeling; acquires 12-lead EKGs; ensures specimen integrity and chain of custody; prepares and ships specimens; documents in vendor systems and communicates with applicants professionally.
Qualifications (choose one)
- Graduate of an allied health/paramedical/phlebotomy program; or
- Trained on the job by an accredited paramedical vendor, lab, or clinic; or
- Experience: 3 months verifiable paramedical/phlebotomy/EKG field work.
All candidates must meet age, ID, and conduct requirements per the NHWCA Candidate Handbook. Vendor and state requirements may apply for specimen handling and shipping.
Exam Structure & Timing
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Question Count | 125 multiple-choice (100 scored + 25 pilot) |
| Time Limit | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
| Passing Score | 70% or higher |
| Delivery | Online or approved testing site, proctored, closed-book |
| Question Style | Scenario-based and knowledge-based items |
Exam Domains & Weighting
| Domain | Weight | Approx. Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Paramedical Assessment (history, vitals, risk interview, consent) | 40% | ~50 |
| Phlebotomy & Specimen Handling (urine, blood, chain of custody) | 35% | ~44 |
| EKG Acquisition, Safety & Documentation | 25% | ~31 |
Totals reflect 100 scored items; 25 pilot items do not affect score.
Practice Questions (10)
Included with registration inside the candidate portal. These do not affect your score but mirror the style and depth of the live exam.
Renewal
- Cycle: Annual
- Requirements: $465 • 10 CEU • Active CPR • No lapse
Nationally Certified Paramedical Insurance Examiner™ (NCPIE™) is a certification mark of the National Healthcare Workers Certification Association (NHWCA®).
NHWCA is the sole certifying authority authorized to issue a three-stack credential combining Paramedical Examiner, Phlebotomy Technician, and EKG Technician under one standardized exam. Use of this title—or any confusingly similar variation—without written authorization is prohibited under U.S. federal trademark law.
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