Certified Phlebotomy Technician Course

This self-paced, online phlebotomy technician course offers a thorough introduction to the field of phlebotomy and prepares you for a career in healthcare. Throughout the course, you will learn about drawing blood from patients and blood donors, evaluating patients’ ability to withstand the procedure, and helping them feel comfortable. You will also gain the skills to clearly explain the blood-drawing process and respond to patient questions with confidence.

In addition to learning how to perform basic point-of-care testing, such as reading blood glucose levels, you will also be introduced to properly preparing blood, urine, and other specimens for laboratory testing. This self-paced phlebotomy certification course also covers how to handle and maintain essential medical equipment, including needles, test tubes, and blood vials.

To support hands-on learning, the course includes a comprehensive phlebotomy kit that features a realistic practice arm, which allows you to simulate blood draws and complete assignments that mirror real-world scenarios. You will receive detailed video tutorials to guide your practice and receive personalized feedback from instructors on assignments involving the practice arm and other components of the kit.

During this course, you will learn to

• Understand the role and responsibilities of a phlebotomy technician
• Describe basic anatomy as it relates to blood and its functions
• Apply safety and quality standards in phlebotomy procedures
• Prepare for blood sample collections
• Execute post-collection procedures with accuracy
• Practice ethical behavior that respects patient rights and dignity
• Use a simulated practice arm to perform realistic blood draws and reinforce hands-on skills with instructor remediation

You will gain benefits:

• Gain a complete understanding of the tasks and responsibilities of a phlebotomy technician
• Receive comprehensive, hands-on training using a full phlebotomy kit, including a realistic practice arm
• Build confidence through realistic simulations and personalized feedback from instructors
• Become fully prepared for clinical scenarios and professional environments
• Get support from our Clinical Experience Team and access to the Clinical Experience Guide
• Become eligible to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam through the NHA, with a complimentary exam voucher included
• Receive CPR Certification through the Red Cross as part of your enrollment

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 course.

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 U.S.

Upon completion, you will receive a complimentary voucher to take the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), provided that eligibility requirements are met.

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 U.S.

Students are supported by both an assigned instructor and assigned advisor throughout the duration of the course. Students receive contact information for both upon enrollment and all communication is handled via email. Students should allow up to two business days for responses.

Hardware Requirements

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
• Access to a video camera (on the phone or other device).
• Ability to upload the video as an .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review.

Software Requirements

• PC: Windows 10 or later
• Mac: macOS 12 or later
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.