Phlebotomy Technician Certification Exam (PTC)

Phlebotomy Technicians are critical members at hospitals, laboratories and blood donor centers. Most employers seek, and many require, a professional certification. There are several places to get your certification and five widely-recognized: American Society for clinical Pathology, American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians, National Phlebotomy Association, National Healthcareer Association and National Center for Competency Testing.

The Phlebotomy Certification Test can take between two and two and a half hours to complete. Most are computer based.

You can expect to see the following areas covered on the Phlebotomy Technician Exam:

Medical Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology – Cardiovascular System
Infection Control-Safety Procedures
Documentation
Blood Collection Equipment & Supplies
Collection by Capillary Puncture
Collection by Routine Venipuncture
Complications of Blood Collection
Specialized Phlebotomy Techniques
Point-of-Care Testing & Other Laboratory Tests
Difficult Draws, Alternative Sites, Pediatric Venipuncture
Special Collections – Capillary & Blood Culture
Specimen Handling, Storage & Transportation
Phlebotomy Liability
Managing Exposures to Bloodborne Pathogens
Quality Assurance/Control

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