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Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Voucher and Lab Included)

Online Phlebotomy Technician Program

Become a Phlebotomy Technician

Skilled phlebotomy technicians are in high demand! Prepare for a career in phlebotomy with this comprehensive training program. This online course will equip you with the skills needed to work as a phlebotomy technician and prepare you for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

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Job Outlook for Phlebotomy Technicians 

The salary for a phlebotomist can depend on your location. For example, California, Texas, Florida, New York, and Illinois are the states with the highest employment levels for phlebotomists, with salaries ranging from $35,000-$48,000.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average phlebotomist salary was $41,810 in May 2023.

Phlebotomy Technician FAQs
 

The BLS states that phlebotomists draw blood for purposes such as tests, research, or donations. They help patients or donors who are anxious before or have an adverse reaction after the blood draw.

In addition to drawing blood, phlebotomists also may collect urine or other samples. They instruct patients on procedures for proper collection and ensure that the sample is acceptable and clearly labeled in its container.

Per the BLS, as a phlebotomist, you may do all or some of the following duties:

  • Draw blood from patients or blood donors
  • Explain their work to help relax patients or donors who feel nervous about having blood drawn
  • Verify a patient's or donor's identity
  • Label the collected blood for testing or processing
  • Label sterile containers for other samples, such as urine, and instruct patients on proper collection procedures.
  • Enter sample information into a database
  • Assemble, maintain, and dispose of medical instruments such as needles, test tubes, and blood vials
  • Keep work areas and equipment clean and sanitary

After you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the program. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of program hours.

What do you need to know about this program

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  • 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
  • You will have a complete comprehension and understanding of all tasks related to the role and responsibilities of a phlebotomy technician
  • You will receive comprehensive and all-inclusive training, which will help you gain a new vocation as a phlebotomy technician and be fully prepared for any clinical scenario
  • Assistance from our Clinical Experience Team and access to our Clinical Experience Guide
  • You will be prepared to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), with a voucher available upon eligibility
  • Program enrollment includes CPR Certification through the Red Cross

This program is 100% online. Start anytime.

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 an .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required in order to successfully pass the program.

To sit for the NHA CPT certification exam, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. It is recommended 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 US.

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Curriculum

  1. Getting Started
  2. How to Take This Course
  3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
  4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
  5. The Musculoskeletal System
  6. The Cardiovascular System
  7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
  8. The Respiratory System
  9. The Digestive System
  10. The Urinary System
  11. Midterm
  12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
  13. The Nervous System
  14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
  15. The Integumentary System
  16. The Endocrine System
  17. Mental Health
  18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
  19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
  20. Final Exam
  1. Introduction to Phlebotomy
  2. Anatomy for Phlebotomy Technicians
  3. Personal and Patient Safety
  4. Infection Control
  5. Quality Control
  6. Foundations and Preparation for Blood Collection
  7. Performing the Blood Collection
  8. Post-Collection Procedures
  9. Dermal Puncture and Capillary Collection
  10. Post-Collection Procedures for Dermal Puncture and Capillary Collection
  11. Special Collections
  12. Special Considerations
  13. Non-Blood Collections and Less Commonly Performed Procedures
  14. Lab Procedures, Processing, and Operations
  15. Legal and Ethical Matters

Instructors

Phlebotomy Technician Instructors

Rox Ann Sparks, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, CMHIMP, LNC is an experienced nurse who has cared for patients and students in nearly every healthcare setting, with 35 years of practice in emergency medicine. Her nursing career has led her from obtaining her CNA, LVN, RN, and MSN to a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP).

Dr. Sparks has experience in being a floor nurse to a chair of nursing. She has developed many different healthcare programs, from PCT to BSN. She has also consulted in accreditation for nursing programs and presented numerous educational programs from natural health to chronic diseases. These experiences led her to become a Certified Nurse Educator.

Dr. Sparks is currently the CEO of Sparks Nursing Consulting, which helps patients become healthier by coaching them to better health. She works with multiple law firms on the defense of nursing standards. She also developed an RN NCLEX review book and app to use the questions and multiple online courses for nurses and healthcare support staff.

Barrie M. Lange-Schneithorst, MBA, BSHA, CHCO, CBCS, is a Director of Clinic and Administration Operations and Compliance. She began working in the healthcare industry in 1987 as a medical underwriter with BCBS and has managed and overseen the operations of numerous medical, surgical, and urgent care clinics.

Ms. Lange-Schneithorst has taught and assisted with curriculum development in allied health services for over ten years, specializing in phlebotomy, anatomy and physiology, healthcare administration, billing and coding, electronic medical records (EMRs), healthcare statistics and analytics, HIPAA compliance, medical insurance, medical terminology, and medical law and ethics. She attended and completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees, graduating cum laude, at the Ohio State University and Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio.

Dr. Barry Martin has been working in the medical lab for the past 15 years as a certified medical laboratory scientist. Dr. Martin received his doctorate degree from Liberty University, his master's degree from NC A&T State University, and undergraduate degrees from Winston-Salem State University, UNCG, & Lenoir-Rhyne College. Dr. Martin has a vast amount of experience working in the lab and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others.

Dr. Georgia McCauley has over 25 years of experience as a phlebotomy and medical laboratory science educator and over 40 years as a certified medical laboratory scientist. She earned her Ph.D. from Northcentral University, Prescott, Arizona, an MBA and BS from Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio, and an AAS from Columbus State Community College.

Currently, Dr. McCauley is a professor in the Clinical Laboratory Science Department at Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC, where she serves as Chair and Program Director.

Medical Terminology Instructors

Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation in its services, program activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodations, contact Professional and Continuing Education at least eight weeks in advance at: 262-595-3340 (V), 262-595-2513 (FAX), or email continuing.ed@uwp.edu.
 

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