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Become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician
This 100% online certified phlebotomy technician course will train you to work as a phlebotomy technician, as you will learn about drawing blood from patients and blood donors, evaluating patients' ability to withstand the procedure, and helping them feel comfortable. Adequately explain the blood-drawing procedure to patients and the importance of answering their queries.
This asynchronous, online phlebotomy training will also introduce you to performing basic point-of-care testing, such as reading blood glucose levels, preparing blood, urine, and other specimens for testing, and maintaining medical equipment such as needles, test tubes, and blood vials. The medical terminology training module introduces key concepts about medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. For those with prior knowledge, you can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. This course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course.
The course includes a lab kit for assignments and aligned simulations for practice. You will have the opportunity to participate in a Clinical Experience (see full disclaimer under Prerequisites and Certification Requirements below).
Upon eligibility, a complimentary voucher to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is provided (review full details under Prerequisites and Certification Requirements below).
Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of this course's test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.
Job Outlook for Certified Phlebotomy Technicians
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts an 8% growth in the demand for phlebotomists between now and 2033, 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 2023, the average phlebotomy technician made over $41,810, with top earners pulling in over $55,000 annually.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician FAQs
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WHY IS THE DEMAND SO HIGH FOR PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIANS?
Course Objectives
- 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
- Preparing for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), with a voucher available upon eligibility
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Prerequisites and Certification Requirements
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 a .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required to pass the course.
To sit for the NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician 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.
This course does not meet state requirements for students intending to work in California. Ensure that the Certified Phlebotomy Technician course meets your state's requirements.
Clinical Experience Requirements
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 students' needs. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process two weeks before completing courses.
Instructors
Rox Ann Sparks, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, CMHIMP, LNC
Dr. Rox Ann Sparks 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. Barry Martin
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
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.
Barrie M. Lange-Schneithorst
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.
Medical Terminology Instructors
Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.
Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions on the course content.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is open enrollment. You can enroll and begin anytime.