Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Technicians are essential to proper healthcare worldwide as they are responsible for drawing blood needed for tests, donations, transfusions, and research. As the population ages and diseases spread across the globe, the need for qualified phlebotomists will only increase. This 100% online course will train you to work as a phlebotomy technician and prepare you for the provisional Certified Phlebotomy Technician Specialist (CPTS) exam offered by the American Education Certification Association (AECA). After earning your provisional certification, you will have six months to complete the clinical skills requirements and convert to full certification. This course also provides the opportunity to complete an on-site externship to help you gain the clinical skills needed to earn full certification through the AECA or National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Prerequisites
To take this online course, you should have one of the following: High School Diploma, GED or equivalent, entrance test, or previous healthcare experience. To qualify for the certification exam, a High School Diploma or equivalent is required. Please check with your state for any specific requirements they might have before registering.
Program Length
The self-paced, 100% online program takes approximately 200 hours to complete. Course materials are available for 12 months upon purchase.
Tuition Costs
Enrollment in Certified Phlebotomy Technician costs $2,295.
Vouchers and Lab are included.
Course Objectives
- Understand what a Phlebotomy Technician does and how to perform on the job.
- Work with doctors, nurses and other professionals to provide essential healthcare.
- Become eligible to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician Specialist (CPTS) exam through AECA or the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam through the NHA.
- Receive job assistance from our Externship Coordinator and access to our Externship Starter Kit.
- Opt to work full-time or part-time depending on your needs
Additional Information
About the Instructor
Jacqueline Garcia
Jacqueline Garcia is a Certified Postsecondary Professional Instructor (CPPI), specializing in patient care education. Beyond actively training future patient care technicians, she develops academic content and curriculum for a number of programs.
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What does a Phlebotomy Technician 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 is the Job Outlook?
- The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts an 8% growth in the demand for phlebotomists between now and 2032, much faster than the average for all occupations (3%). On average, about 19,500 phlebotomist jobs are expected annually over the decade.
- As of May 2022, the average phlebotomy technician made over $38,530, with top earners pulling in nearly $51,610 annually.
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