Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Vouchers and Lab Included)

This online phlebotomy technician course offers a thorough introduction to the field of phlebotomy and prepares you for a career in healthcare. Throughout the course, you will learn about drawing blood from patients and blood donors, evaluating patients' ability to withstand the procedure, and helping them feel comfortable. You will also gain the skills to clearly explain the blood-drawing process and respond to patient questions with confidence.

In addition to learning how to perform basic point-of-care testing, such as reading blood glucose levels, you will also be introduced to properly preparing blood, urine, and other specimens for laboratory testing. Our online phlebotomy certification course also covers how to handle and maintain essential medical equipment, including needles, test tubes, and blood vials.

To support hands-on learning, the course includes a comprehensive phlebotomy kit that features a realistic practice arm, which allows you to simulate blood draws and complete assignments that mirror real-world scenarios. You will receive detailed video tutorials to guide your practice and receive personalized feedback from instructors on assignments involving the practice arm and other components of the kit.

Our phlebotomy training course is fully online and asynchronous, allowing you to learn at your own pace. Upon completion, you will receive a complimentary voucher to take the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), provided that eligibility requirements are met.

The course also includes an opportunity to participate in a clinical experience.

Note: The medical terminology course introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. Those with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course.

Clinical Experience Disclaimer: To qualify for the clinical experience application process, you must successfully complete the online course and ensure your account balances are current (at a minimum). Researching the steps of the application process should start two weeks before course completion. It is important to note that ed2go cannot guarantee placement at any clinical site, and though our affiliated partnerships can increase the likelihood of finding a site that matches your needs, you must take full responsibility for fulfilling the clinical requirements necessary for full certification.

State Requirement Disclaimer: This course does not meet state requirements to work in California. You must ensure that the Certified Phlebotomy Technician course meets your state requirements.

Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of the Medical Terminology test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.

Instructor(s):

Rox Ann Sparks

Rox Ann Sparks, DNP, MSN, RN, CNE, CMHIMP, LNC, is an experienced nurse who has cared for patients and students in nearly every healthcare setting, with 35 years of practice in emergency medicine. Her nursing career has led her from obtaining her CNA, LVN, RN, and MSN to a Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP).

Dr. Sparks has experience in being a floor nurse to a chair of nursing. She has developed many different healthcare programs, from PCT to BSN. She has also consulted in accreditation for nursing programs and presented numerous educational programs from natural health to chronic diseases. These experiences led her to become a Certified Nurse Educator.

Dr. Sparks is currently the CEO of Sparks Nursing Consulting, which helps patients become healthier by coaching them to better health. She works with multiple law firms on the defense of nursing standards. She also developed an RN NCLEX review book and app to use the questions and multiple online courses for nurses and healthcare support staff.

Dr. Barry Martin

Dr. Barry Martin has been working in the medical lab for the past 15 years as a certified medical laboratory scientist. Dr. Martin received his doctorate degree from Liberty University, his master's degree from NC A&T State University, and undergraduate degrees from Winston-Salem State University, UNCG, & Lenoir-Rhyne College. Dr. Martin has a vast amount of experience working in the lab and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others.

Dr. Georgia McCauley

Dr. Georgia McCauley has over 25 years of experience as a phlebotomy and medical laboratory science educator and over 40 years as a certified medical laboratory scientist. She earned her Ph.D. from Northcentral University, Prescott, Arizona, an MBA and BS from Franklin University, Columbus, Ohio, and an AAS from Columbus State Community College.

Currently, Dr. McCauley is a professor in the Clinical Laboratory Science Department at Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC, where she serves as Chair and Program Director.

Barrie M. Lange-Schneithorst

Barrie M. Lange-Schneithorst, MBA, BSHA, CHCO, CBCS, is a Director of Clinic and Administration Operations and Compliance. She began working in the healthcare industry in 1987 as a medical underwriter with BCBS and has managed and overseen the operations of numerous medical, surgical, and urgent care clinic

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
• Access to a video camera (on the phone or other device)

Software Requirements:

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 12 or later
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

• Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Phlebotomy Course:

• The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy

The following materials will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in the Phlebotomy Course:

• The Phlebotomy Technician Lab Kit and Expansion Kit

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.