Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Credential: Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Credentialing Agency: American Education Certification Association (AECA)
Renewal Period: 1 year
The AECA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) is an entry-level phlebotomy certification; AECA requires that candidates have one year of related experience or the equivalent training/education. Certified Phlebotomy Technicians draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research; they may explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients. Phlebotomy Technicians have a variety of clinical, administrative, and clerical skills. Candidates and those certified possesses the necessary skills and abilities to perform phlebotomy-related tasks which include evacuated tube method, butterfly technique also known as winged infusion technique, syringe method, capillary stick blood collection, glucose testing, bleeding-time testing, blood film/blood smear skills, and blood collection. Other clinical skills these technicians possess include urinalysis, oral swab or nasopharyngeal swab.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
The following DOD Civilian Occupations provide training and/or experience that contributes to attaining this credential:
The following Federal Occupations provide training and/or experience that contribute to attaining this credential:
| Federal Occupation | Related As | |
|---|---|---|
| 0620 Practical Nurse |  Some |
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| 0640 Health Aid and Technician Series | Some |
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements (View Details)
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 1 year
- Education: High School Diploma/GED
- 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. To view other options, see the Eligibility tab.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 1 year
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
American Education Certification Association (AECA)
1345 Court Leona
Hanover Park, IL 60133
Phone: 815-315-8721
Fax: 858-256-7671
Contact Page
Education REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be high school graduates or have the equivalent education.
Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must have 1.5 years of experience and be currently working in the field OR have completed a training program.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The Certified Phlebotomy Technician credential has the following other requirements:
- Candidates must be 18 years of age.
Written Exam
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Infection Control-Safety Procedures
- Documentation
- Blood Collection Equipment and Supplies
- Collection by Capillary Puncture
- Collection by Routine Venipuncture
- Complications of Blood Collection
- Specialized Phlebotomy Techniques
- Point-Of-Care Testing and Other Laboratory Tests
- Difficult Draws, Alternative Sites, Pediatric Venipuncture
- Special Collections- Capillary, and Blood Culture Collection
- Specimen Handling, Storage and Transportation
- Phlebotomy Liability
- Managing Exposures to Bloodborne Pathogens
- Quality Assurance/Control
Practical Exam
- The candidate must perform clinical skills under the supervision of a qualified evaluator, candidate's clinical skills will be recorded in the clinical skills booklet manual provided to the testing site for reporting candidate's scores.
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician examination:
- Books and Reports
- General References
RECERTIFICATION
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Renewal Period: 1 year
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