Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Please email careercatalyst@asu.edu for enrollment steps. 

A. Course Objective:  To prepare students to become Certified Phlebotomy Technicians and perform blood draws and specimen collection in clinical settings.

Description:

This course will give you a comprehensive overview of working as a phlebotomist. During this phlebotomist training 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 learn how to properly explain the blood-drawing procedure to patients and the importance of answering their queries. In this online phlebotomy course, you will also be introduced to performing basic point-of-care testing, such as reading blood glucose levels and preparing blood, urine, and other specimens for testing, along with maintaining medical equipment such as needles, test tubes, and blood vials.

The asynchronous, online phlebotomy certification course includes simulation experience through the inclusion of a lab kit for assignments and aligned simulations for practice. You will have access to videos outlining procedures and "how to's" that allow for firsthand practice as expected in real-world scenarios. This CPT certification course will also provide you with comprehensive, all-inclusive training, which will assist you in pursuing a new career as a phlebotomy technician and includes a complimentary voucher to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) upon eligibility.

The course also includes an opportunity to participate in an clinical experience.

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 student needs. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process two weeks before completing courses.

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.

The medical terminology course introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course.

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.

Competencies to be achieved:

• 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

How you will benefit

• You will have a complete comprehension and understanding of all tasks related to the role and responsibilities of a phlebotomy technician


• You will receive comprehensive and all-inclusive training, which will help you gain a new vocation as a phlebotomy technician and be fully prepared for any clinical scenario


• Assistance from our Clinical Experience Team and access to our Clinical Experience Guide


• You will be prepared to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), with a voucher available upon eligibility


• Course enrollment includes CPR Certification through the Red Cross

B. Total Cost of Program (includes all costs to students): $2,695

Requirements:

C. Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

• 
  Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Phlebotomy Course:

• The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy

The following materials will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Phlebotomy Course:

• The Phlebotomy Technician Lab Kit and Expansion Kit

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

D. 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)

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.


• Mac: macOS 10.11 El Capitan 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.

E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:

Name: Michael Velon

Email: careercatalyst@asu.edu

Phone number: 602-543-0201

F. Direct Website link to the program: https://careertraining.careercatalyst.asu.edu/search?query=phlebotomy 

G. Prerequisites:

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.

Certification Requirements:

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 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.

H. Credentials: 

Industry Recognized: Yes - Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Stackable: Yes - Phlebotomy Tech → Medical Lab Assistant → Clinical Lab Technologist

Portable: Yes – Accepted nationwide

Accredited Curriculum: Yes - https://www.nhanow.com/ 

I. Credential Attainment Rate:  This program launched Spring 2025. We will provide data once the program has been operating.

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