The Most Common Phlebotomy Certification Organizations

Multiple phlebotomy certification agencies exist, all which offer specific training courses. nonetheless, not all are reputable or educate according to standards set by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI).

When determining on a worthy phlebotomy program , 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.

The United States has 10 phlebotomy certification organizations that are “nationally accredited”. Some of these agencies include the American Certification Agency, the American Medical Technologists, and the National Center for Competency Testing, the American Society for Clinical Pathology and the National Phlebotomy Association. The requirements to become a certified phlebotomist vary by agency and are outlined below.

For example, The American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals offers two phlebotomy certification options; phlebotomist Techs, and phlebotomist instructors. The examination can only be written by those who qualify. That means that one must have completed no less than 100 hours of in-class training, performed 10 successful dermal punctures, and 100 successful venipunctures. Most of the phlebotomist test can be written online, while the remaining portion is performed in a clinical setting. Phlebotomy instructor applicants must be phlebotomy certified or a registered RN or LPN. No written exam is required; instead, those applying must have a year of teaching experience under their belt and have had their phlebotomy certification for three years.

AMT is another well know phlebotomy certification organization that offers unique training courses. Applicants must have graduated from a phlebotomy program accredited by the US Department of Education, a program accredited by the Regional Accrediting Commission, a phlebotomy program consisting of 120 hours of instruction and 120 hours of clinical practicum, or have completed at least 1,040 hours of acceptable work experience in the last three years. The applicant must also have performed at least fifty venipunctures and 25 skin punctures. A phlebotomy handbook, reference manuals and practice tests are available through AMT.

You can also obtain your phlebotomy certification and donor certification through The National Center for Competency Testing. You most possess a high school diploma in order to write either examination. Phlebotomy applicants must be graduates of an approved phlebotomy program or possess one year of experience. The NCCT also requires a phlebotomy performance form. In California and Louisiana, additional forms must be submitted. To become a certified donor phlebotomist, the applicant must possess six months of donor phlebotomist experience, including 80 successful donor collections.

You can become a phlebotomy technician by completing an online course. Learn how at the Phlebotomy Guide website today!