National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
Credential: National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
Credentialing Agency: National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
Renewal Period: 1 year
The NCCT National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) credential is an intermediate to entry-level health care certification. Individuals who become NCPTs meet both state and national standards for knowledge and skills that are necessary for the practice of phlebotomy. Phlebotomists collect and handle blood specimens used in diagnoses, drug testing, and other for health-related needs. They work directly with patients. NCCT requires that candidates meet educational and other requirements.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
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
National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT)
7007 College Blvd
Overland Park, KS 66211
Phone: (800) 875-4404
Fax: (913) 498-1243
Contact Page
Education REQUIREMENTS
Candidates must be high school graduates or have the equivalent education.
Education/Training and/or Experience REQUIREMENTS
Route 1A: Candidates must be students in a Phlebotomy Technician program from an NCCT (authorized) school, or
Route 1B: Candidates must be graduates from a Phlebotomy Technician program from an NCCT (authorized) school within the past five years.
Candidates must have one (1) year of verifiable full-time experience as Phlebotomy Technician practitioners within the past five years.
Route 3:Candidates must be military veterans (active duty included) who have completed Phlebotomy Technician training or its equivalent during US military service within the past five years.
Other REQUIREMENTS
The National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) credential has the following other requirements:
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Candidates must submit the following–
Route 1A:
- Copy of the certification discipline diploma, certificate of completion, or transcript noting successful completion date; and
- Completed the appropriate Phlebotomy Technician Certification Critical Skill Competency form
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- All required documentation within two (2) years of program completion.
Route 1B:
- Copy of the certification discipline's diploma, certificate of completion, or transcript with an official graduation date, and
- Completed the appropriate Phlebotomy Technician Certification Critical Skill Competency form
Route 2:
- Copy of the official high school diploma (or equivalent); and
- Complete the appropriate Phlebotomy Technician Certification by Experience form
Route 3:
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- Copy of a Joint Services Transcript (JST), Sailor Marine Corps American Council on Education Registry Transcript (SMART), American Council on Education Registry Transcript System (AARTS), Coast Guard Institute (CGI), Community College of the Air Force (CCAF) transcript, or
- DD214 indicating successful completion of a formal medical services training program by the United States Armed Forces. Documents must relate to the discipline in which the candidate is testing, and
- Complete the appropriate Phlebotomy Technician Certification by Experience form
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) examination:
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Best Sources
- NCCT - Phlebotomy Technician Detailed Test Plan
- NCCT Forms & Documents
- NCCT Guide to the Recertification Process
- NCCT Interactive Review Systems
- NCCT Practice Test Login
- NCCT Professional Store
- NCCT Recertification/CE
- NCCT Review Material
- NCCT Review Products
- NCCT Sample Assessment Items
- Phlebotomy Technician Certification Test
RECERTIFICATION
National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
Renewal Period: 1 year