Online Phlebotomy Technician Course & Certification 

Overview

Are you passionate about helping others? Phlebotomy technicians collect blood samples for laboratory testing and play a vital role in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases. If you are interested in getting into healthcare without spending years in school, this course may be the perfect fit for you.

This course can be completed online. The course curriculum includes principles of proper phlebotomy technique, specimen processing, point of care testing, compassionate patient care, maintenance and use of equipment, record keeping and documentation, basic principles of anatomy and physiology, disease process, therapeutic communication, hazardous materials management, and patient assessment.

Upon course completion, students will need to pass the online certification exam to receive their Phlebotomy Technician Certification. Our online classes offer national accrediting exams which allow students to work as a phlebotomist.

Student Experience While Taking Our Online Phlebotomy Class

The online Phlebotomy Technician training is designed to work with your schedule. Courses are self-paced and accessible 24/7. The modules are also mobile-friendly. The curriculum can be completed in as little as 4 weeks, but you will have as long as 6 months to complete the course from the time of enrollment.

Upon registration, students will be given the option to create an account with their own password. This will allow the students immediate access to their program. Students who do not choose this option will have their accounts created for them.

Students will be assigned an instructor who will send them a welcome email that includes information about the student’s account as well as their program. Your assigned instructor can help you with any questions you may have while taking the course.

Online Phlebotomy Class Prerequisites

A high school diploma or equivalent GED is recommended to enroll in the Online Phlebotomy Technician Course. No prior work experience is required.

Online Phlebotomy Class Curriculum (Modules & Exams)

The Phlebotomy Technician training includes 200 hours of course content and covers 35 individual course topics including:

• Principles of proper phlebotomy technique
• Specimen processing
• Point of care testing
• Compassionate patient care
• Maintenance and use of equipment
• Record keeping and documentation
• Basic principles of anatomy and physiology
• Disease process
• Therapeutic communication
• Hazardous materials management
• Patient assessment.
• Order of draw
• Pre-analytical variables
• How to locate veins/troubleshoot hard to find veins
• Phlebotomy Scope of practice
•  and much more Students will need to pass a Certification Exam for each course after completing the course to receive their certification.

Phlebotomy Internship Requirements

Phlebotomy Technicians must complete a clinical of 50 live venipunctures as a part of the Phlebotomy Technician clinical core requirements to graduate from our program. Each draw must be supervised and signed off on a blood draw log and externship forms that will be provided to the student.

Phlebotomy Career Training does not place students in internships/externships. Students are required to locate an available facility or organization where they may complete their live venipunctures. Urgent care centers, doctor’s offices, hospitals, and other clinics are popular internship locations. It is recommended that students call around to their local facilities to find availability. If an affiliation agreement is required, students will be instructed to send an email to administration to begin the process.

A submission of 30 technique videos prior to the start of a live venipuncture internship is required. A VSK (Virtual Simulation Kit) is provided to students so that they may send in 30 videos that will be viewed and assessed for competency by PCT instructors. This cannot take the place of live draws which are required for graduation.

Students are required to send in video submissions of themselves practicing venipuncture techniques using the practice kit. Our instructors will provide the student with feedback and indicate any corrections that need to be made. The student will continue this process until they have completed all 30 simulated blood draws. 

30 video submissions are required prior to the start of a live venipuncture internship to assess for competency. Students may not begin their internship until they have proven competency via video submissions.

Students With Prior Experience

Students may submit a letter from their employer on company letterhead, a notarized resume, or other documentation as proof of experience in order to have their live venipuncture requirements waived. 

Students who have previous venipuncture experience who enroll in the Online Phlebotomy Technician program, must also complete their competency requirement using the VSK (Virtual Simulation Kit). Students are required to send in video submissions of themselves practicing venipuncture techniques using the practice kit. Our instructors will provide the student with feedback and indicate any corrections that need to be made. The student will continue this process until they have completed all 30 simulated blood draws. 

Virtual Simulation Kit for Phlebotomy Technician Students

Phlebotomy Career Training requires students to submit 30 video submissions using the virtual simulation kit prior to their live venipuncture internship. The VSK (Virtual Simulation Kit) provides all the equipment to prepare students for their live sticks and is not to be used on any living creature or person.

The kit will be shipped out within 15 to 17 business days after registration or purchase.

About Phlebotomy Career Training

Phlebotomy Career Training (PCT) has been educating students and professionals throughout the U.S. with online and in-person programs for over 14 years. PCT is a licensed post-secondary proprietary school and boasts recognition through the following accredited organizations; NTA, NIVA, NAPTP, NCCT, AMT, AMCA, and the NHA.

PCT understands the adult student’s need for quality education, hands-on learning, and a fast-track career path. Students can expect professional educators and quality instruction throughout their course. 95% of our graduates have found employment opportunities in their field!  All students will have access to Phlebotomy Career Training’s Private Job Board when they register. Phlebotomy Career Training’s Job Board offers job openings for students nationwide. Organizations have reached out to Phlebotomy Career Training specifically to hire our students. Students can take advantage of job interview technique videos, free resume templates made by our staff, and a plethora of jobs that are added weekly.

Phlebotomy Class Instructors

Each student will be assigned a designated instructor upon enrollment. Our qualified instructors consist of Family Nurse Practitioners, RNs, Phlebotomists, and qualified medical professionals. Your instructor will personally reach out to you and will be available to answer any questions throughout the program.

Our world-class, qualified instructors have years of teaching and field experience as Family Nurse Practitioners, medical students, and phlebotomists.

What’s Included With Our Online Phlebotomy Class

The course includes the following:

• Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
• Virtual Simulation Kit (Includes all equipment necessary to complete clinical requirements)
• Complimentary one attempt to take the National Phlebotomy Technician Certification Exam through the NAPTP
• NAPTP Study Guide in PDF format (403 pages, full book)
• Access to additional resources and materials
• Access to instructors via phone and email.
• Available meeting times for students via Zoom by appointment with experienced medical professionals, LPNs, RNs, and Doctors.

Phlebotomy Employment Opportunities

Phlebotomy is a growing career field with great prospects. If you are looking for a career path with ample employment opportunities, competitive pay, benefits, and job satisfaction, phlebotomy may be a great fit for you. 95% of our students were able to find employment upon graduation. Students will be given access to Phlebotomy Career Training’s Job Board where students may take advantage of job offerings, resume templates and videos on, “How to Interview for Medical Positions”!  The job board consists of job openings from hospitals, physician offices and labs who have contacted Phlebotomy Career Training and personally requested our graduates!

FAQs About Our Online Phlebotomy Class

Do the online courses require an in-person test?

There are multiple national certification exams that PCT graduates may take. We offer one complimentary attempt at the NAPTP National Phlebotomy Certification Exam, which is online. Students can choose to take other national exams from the AMT, NHA, AMCA, NCCT, and the ASCP but the student will be responsible for the cost. These organizations may require that you take their exam in person.

How does the internship/ externship work?

As part of the Phlebotomy Technician Certification Program, students are required to complete an internship that will allow them to practice their blood drawing skills. You may see this internship referred to as an externship or clinical in various materials; these all refer to the same requirement. Students are responsible for securing an internship. Your instructor can provide you with a letter to help you secure an internship. 

How do the credit hours work?

Phlebotomy Career Training’s Phlebotomy Technician program is 200 clock hours. Depending on the outside institution’s transfer credit policy, clock hours can be converted to credit hours. The Phlebotomy Technician certificate allows for 50 clock hours to be converted to 1 credit hour.

Is Phlebotomy Career Training accredited?

Phlebotomy Career Training is a licensed proprietary school in the state of Michigan and our National Testing Partners which have approved our programs are accredited. This means that the student who graduates and takes their national exam will have accreditation through the National Testing Organization and is eligible to work anywhere in the United States. These organizations include:

• National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
• American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
• National Telemetry Association (NTA)
• National Association of Phlebotomy Technician Professionals (NAPTP)
• American Medical Technologists (AMT) (Phlebotomy only)
• National I.V. Association (NIVA)
• Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB)

We are a private for-profit post-secondary school, licensed by the state of Michigan.

Does Phlebotomy Career Training accept Financial Aid?

Phlebotomy Career Training does not offer credit hours and therefore does not accept federal financial aid. Phlebotomy Career Training accepts private scholarships, state-funded assistance, and other types of financial aid.

Is Phlebotomy a good stepping stone into other medical careers?

Phlebotomy is a great way to get into healthcare without any prior experience in the field. And there are many advancement opportunities for phlebotomy technicians once they get their foot in the door. The Phlebotomy Technician training is also a great learning opportunity for those that are looking to apply to medical school or nursing programs.

Is the Phlebotomy Technician Certification valid nationwide?

The Phlebotomy Technician Certification from PCT is valid in the United States and Canada. All students should verify with their state department for their licensing or certification requirements as state requirements change. Students in the state of California and the state of Washington should check their state requirements prior to enrolling.