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Hospitals, laboratories and other employers have an increasing demand for Phlebotomists. Most seek, and many require, a certification. With the phlebotomy certification (CPT), you will have the credentials you need to set yourself apart from other applicants as you embark on a rewarding healthcare career. Phlebotomy Technicians are critical team members at hospitals, diagnostic laboratories and blood donor centers. The course will prepare you to become a Phlebotomy Technician in a variety of healthcare settings with the knowledge to obtain blood samples and non-blood samples for laboratory testing.   

This 100-hour course focuses on the procedures and techniques a phlebotomist must perform to obtain an accurate laboratory result from a blood sample. Students also will gain firsthand experience through a facility-based, hands-on clinical rotation.