GES1045 - Online Phlebotomy Technician Certification Training
Course Description
Online Phlebotomy Technician Certification Training
Become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician
This 100% online certified phlebotomy technician course will train you to work as a phlebotomy technician, as you will learn about drawing blood from patients and blood donors, evaluating patients' ability to withstand the procedure, and helping them feel comfortable. Adequately explain the blood-drawing procedure to patients and the importance of answering their queries.
This asynchronous, online phlebotomy training will also introduce you to performing basic point-of-care testing, such as reading blood glucose levels, preparing blood, urine, and other specimens for testing, and maintaining medical equipment such as needles, test tubes, and blood vials. The medical terminology training module introduces key concepts about medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. For those with prior knowledge of medical terminology, you can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. This course feature only applies to the Medical Terminology portion.
The course includes a lab kit for assignments and aligned simulations for practice. You will have the opportunity to participate in a clinical experience (see full disclaimer under Prerequisites and Certification Requirements below).
Upon eligibility, a complimentary voucher to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is provided (review full details under Prerequisites and Certification Requirements below). You will need to successfully complete all assignments with a 70% before you can complete the midterm or final exam.
Note: This course does not meet state requirements for students intending to work in California. Ensure that the Certified Phlebotomy Technician course meets your state's requirements.
Job Outlook for Certified Phlebotomy Technicians
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
Course Outline
Course Objectives
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Summarizing the role and the responsibilities of a phlebotomy technician
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Ability to describe basic anatomy as it applies to blood and function
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Applying quality and safety measures as they relate to phlebotomy
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Preparing for blood collection
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Performing sample collections
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Executing post-collection procedures
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Choosing ethical behavior that upholds the rights and dignity of patients
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Preparing for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), with a voucher available upon eligibility
Prerequisites
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.
Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of this course's test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.
Clinical Experience Requirements
Disclaimer: To qualify for the clinical experience application process, students must successfully complete the online course and ensure their account balances are current (at a minimum). It is important to note that ed2go cannot guarantee placement at any clinical site, and students must take full responsibility for fulfilling their clinical requirements. However, our affiliated partnerships can increase the likelihood of finding a site that matches students' needs. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process two weeks before completing courses.
