Become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician

This online phlebotomy technician course offers a thorough introduction to the field of phlebotomy and prepares you for a career in healthcare. Throughout the course, you will learn about drawing blood from patients and blood donors, evaluating patients’ ability to withstand the procedure, and helping them feel comfortable. You will also gain the skills to clearly explain the blood-drawing process and respond to patient questions with confidence.

Job Outlook for Certified Phlebotomy Technician

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average phlebotomist salary was $43,660 in May 2024. Salary can depend on your location. For example, California, Texas, Florida, Illinois, and Georgia are the states with the highest employment levels for phlebotomists. Certified phlebotomy technicians earn $51,108 a year according to ZipRecruiter, indicating salaries will vary depending on your location, experience, employer, and other factors.

Course Objectives

• Summarizing the role and the responsibilities of a Phlebotomy Technician
• Ability to describe basic anatomy as it applies to blood and function
• Applying quality and safety measures as they relate to phlebotomy
• Preparing for blood collection
• Performing sample collections
• Executing post-collection procedures
• Choosing ethical behavior that upholds the rights and dignity of patients
• Preparing for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), with a voucher available upon eligibility

Prerequisites and Certification Requirements

To participate in the competency activities and receive feedback from your instructor, you will need to have access to a video camera (on the phone or other device of familiarity) and be able to upload the video as a .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required to pass the course.

To sit for the NHA CPT exam, you must have a high school diploma or equivalent. It is recommended that you have this before enrolling in this program. In addition, for NHA certification, you must successfully complete the required number of venipunctures and dermal punctures. Certification exams offered by NHA are only available online to candidates located in the U.S.

Registration and Enrollment

This course is open enrollment. You can enroll and begin anytime.

WHAT DOES A PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICAN DO?

Phlebotomy Technician are responsible for drawing blood needed for tests, donations, transfusions, and research, conducting patient interviews, checking patients’ vital signs, and transporting blood samples to the laboratory for testing.

WHERE DO CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIANS WORK?

Whether you choose to work in a hospital, medical lab, blood donation center, or doctor’s office, phlebotomy technicians perform an essential function our healthcare system by working directly with patients as well as doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.

WHAT KIND OF SUPPORT WILL I RECEIVE?

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it’s through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

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