Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Prepare for a Career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

This phlebotomy course equips students with the essential knowledge and skills to safely and effectively draw blood for diagnostic purposes. Combining classroom instruction with hands-on training in a mock clinical setting, the curriculum covers:

• Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
• Medical terminology related to phlebotomy
• Infection control and safety procedures
• Patient identification and communication skills
• Blood collection equipment and their uses
• Venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques
• Special considerations for pediatric and geriatric patients
• Handling and processing of blood specimens
• Quality control and assurance in phlebotomy

Course materials will be delivered through lectures, labs, and online assignments. Up to 40 hours of clinicals will be scheduled between 10/11 and 10/24, potentially outside normal course hours. Upon completing the course and clinicals, students will be eligible to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcare Association (NHA).

Registration Requirements:

• Must be 18 or older
• Submit a copy of:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Clear background check within 1 year
  • Proof of Hep B Series or Titer
  • Negative TB test (PPD or Quantiferon Gold Blood Test) within 1 year

Additional Costs

• Background check
• Immunizations/TB test
• Scrubs
• Textbook: The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy 5e by Lynn B. Hoeltke, ISBN: 978-1-337-28424-0

Additional Information

• Clinical schedules will be provided several weeks into the class, likely outside normal class hours.
• Depending on the clinical location, other documentation may be required.
• Health insurance is required before entering clinical settings. Any injury that may occur at a clinical site is the student's responsibility.

This class is offered semi-regularly on a as needed basis.
We will review your submitted documents promptly and notify you of your eligibility to complete registration.