Tag: phlebotomy career

Which Phlebotomy Certification is Best? NHA vs. ASCP vs. NCCT

Phlebotomists looking up at holographic NHA, ASCP, NCCT, AMT and AMCA certification badges

Which Phlebotomy Certification is Best? NHA vs. ASCP vs. NCCT You have decided to become a phlebotomist, you have completed your training, and now you are facing the final hurdle: the national certification exam. But when you look at the options, it can be confusing. There is no single “official” phlebotomy certification in the United… Read more »

Do You Need a License to Be a Phlebotomist?

Phlebotomist in scrubs holding up her national phlebotomy certification after opening the mail

Do You Need a License to Be a Phlebotomist? One of the most confusing aspects of starting a career in phlebotomy is understanding the legal requirements. If you search online, you will see the words “license” and “certification” thrown around constantly, often used interchangeably. But in the medical field, those two words mean very different… Read more »