Prepare for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Exam
Prepare for a career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and learn what it takes to be successful in this industry.
This course will prepare you for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). During this phlebotomist training 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 learn how to properly explain the blood-drawing procedure to patients and the importance of answering their queries. In this online phlebotomy course, you will also be introduced to performing basic point-of-care testing, such as reading blood glucose levels and preparing blood, urine, and other specimens for testing, along with maintaining medical equipment such as needles, test tubes, and blood vials.
The asynchronous, online phlebotomy certification course includes simulation experience through the inclusion of a lab kit for assignments and aligned simulations for practice. You will have access to videos outlining procedures and "how to's" that allow for firsthand practice as expected in real-world scenarios. This CPT certification course will also provide you with comprehensive, all-inclusive training, which will assist you in pursuing a new career as a phlebotomy technician and includes a complimentary voucher to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) upon eligibility.
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The course also includes an opportunity to participate in an clinical experience.
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 student needs. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process two weeks before completing courses.
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What you will learn:
- 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
How You Will Benefit
This comprehensive phlebotomy program equips you with complete mastery of all tasks essential to the phlebotomy technician role, ensuring you're fully prepared for professional success. The all-inclusive training transforms you into a confident, skilled practitioner ready to handle any clinical scenario you might encounter. Throughout your journey, you'll receive dedicated support from our Clinical Experience Team and access to our exclusive Clinical Experience Guide, providing real-world preparation beyond classroom instruction. Upon completion, you'll be thoroughly prepared to sit for the National Healthcareer Association's Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam, with an exam voucher included for eligible students. As an added value, your enrollment includes Red Cross CPR Certification, making you even more marketable to potential employers in the healthcare field.