Accredited Phlebotomy Certification Organizations

You can get certified for phlebotomy through one of ten different organizations. Not all phlebotomy certification organizations are created equally. Although similar, their program curriculum's will vary somewhat and you may find that some employers do not give as much "weight" to certain organizations certificates.

When deciding on a worthy phlebotomy training course , try to find one that is recognized by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), uses materials and examinations that reflect CLSI standards, and qualifies graduates for an examination through an outside certification agency.

As of 2010, ten different phlebotomy certification organizations exist. When searching for phlebotomist certification agencies, you will find that ASCP and NPA are two of the most popular choices. Depending on the agency that you choose, there will be different requirements.

For example, The American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals offers two phlebotomy certification options; phlebotomy techs and phlebotomy instructors. To be eligible for the phlebotomy technician exam, applicants must have completed 100 clinical hours, 100 successful venipunctures and 10 successful dermal punctures (although 25 are required in Louisiana). Most of the phlebotomist test can be written online, while the remaining portaion is performed in a clinical setting. Those applying to become a phlebotomy instructor need either hold a RN or LPN registration, or have an existing certification in phlebotomy. No written exam is required; however, 3 years of phlebotomy employment and 1 year of teaching phelbotomy is requred.

The American Medical Technologiests has a number of phlebotomy certification programs available. Those applying must have successfully passed a phlebotomist program that meets standards set out by the USDE, as well as 120 hours of teaching & clicnical work. Alternatively, 1040 hours of work in the phlebotomy field over the last 3 years will suffice. One must also meet the following creteria; have performed at least 25 skin punctures, and 50 venipunctures. Those who apply to AMT can obtain helpful resource materials including practice examinations and other study guides/manuals.

The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) offers phlebotomist and donor phlebotomist certification. There are 2 additional requrements that you must meet before taking your examination. You must have at least 1 full year of phlebotomy experience, or have attended and graduated an approved phlebotomy training course. The NCCT also requires a phlebotomy performance form. Due to state laws, California and Louisiana require additional forms. To become a certified donor phlebotomist, the applicant must possess six months of donor phlebotomist experience, including 80 successful donor collections.