Certified Phlebotomist Technologist (CPT)
Credential: Certified Phlebotomist Technologist (CPT)
Credentialing Agency: National Phlebotomy Association (NPA)
Renewal Period: 1 year
Certified Phlebotomist Technologist (CPT) is an entry-level certification. Phlebotomy is the act of drawing blood either for testing or transfusion. It is a skill employed by physicians and many professionals in allied health fields, including medical assistants, paramedics, and clinical laboratory scientists. Phlebotomists collect blood primarily by performing venipuncture and, for collection of minute quantities of blood, fingersticks. Blood may be collected from infants by means of a heel stick. Specially trained phlebotomists collect arterial blood samples from the radial artery of the wrist or brachial artery in the antecubital area (bend in the arm). Additional information including testing and experience requirements are available from the certifying agencies web site.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Phlebotomist Technologist (CPT)
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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 1 year
- Education
- Training
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required.
Exam Requirements
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 1 year
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
National Phlebotomy Association (NPA)
1901 Brightseat Road
Landover, MD 20785
Phone: (301) 386-4200
Fax: (301) 386-4203
Email: naltphle@aol.com