Establish skills as a Phlebotomy Technician
The instructor-led Phlebotomy Technician certification preparation prepares participants for the national certification for Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT). The examination preparation program is designed to meet the national certification curriculum requirements and includes theory and hands-on instruction, including venipuncture and collection of blood specimen.
New Classes Offered Monthly
Morning, Evening and Weekend Classes Available
Additional Details
The instructor-led Phlebotomy preparation program prepares Phlebotomy testing candidates for national certification for Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT). It is designed to meet the National Medical Career Assessment curriculum requirements and includes both theory and clinical preparation in order to work as a Phlebotomy Technician.
Participants will be able to assist in basic laboratory procedures, collecting blood and other clinical tasks in a clinic, hospital, blood donor, or diagnostic laboratories.
There is no State licensing exam for Phlebotomy in Florida.
Upon completion of this preparation program, candidates will receive a certificate of completion and will be prepared to take and pass the exam for national certification as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician.
Cost & Fees
Phlebotomy Certification Program | Cost and Fees |
Registration Fee: Includes set of scrubs and Phlebotomy Study Guide |
$50 (Due at the time of registration) |
Class Fee: | $499 (Due one week prior to start date) |
Background Fee: Paid to Reliable Livescan On-site |
N/A |
Certification Exam Fee: Paid to Certifying Agency |
$125 |
Topics
The 100% instructor-led Phlebotomy preparation program is designed for participants 18 years old or older seeking employment as a Phlebotomy Technician. It is also recommended for participants considering advancing their nursing careers, in combination with the CNA program.
Sample Knowledge and Skill Topics
- Phlebotomist job duties and responsibilities; work environment; safety consideration
- Methods of specimen collection including venipuncture; capillary puncture; arterial puncture
- Order of the draw; transport; procedure complications
- Special phlebotomy procedures such as bleeding time; blood alcohol testing; blood donation testing, and etc
Requirements
If you are at least 18 years old, a high school diploma or GED is not required. Previous healthcare experience is not required.