Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Vouchers and Lab Included)

Our online phlebotomy training program provides a comprehensive introduction to the field of phlebotomy and prepares you for success in today’s healthcare environment. You will learn how to safely and accurately draw blood from patients and blood donors, assess patient readiness for venipuncture, and apply professional techniques that help patients feel calm and comfortable.

This phlebotomy career training program also covers medical terminology and fundamental laboratory skills. You will learn...

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12 Months / 200 Course Hrs
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Course code: GES1045

What you will learn

  • Master the core duties and expectations of a phlebotomy technician in clinical and laboratory settings
  • Understand essential anatomy and physiology related to blood and its functions
  • Implement safety, infection control, and quality standards throughout the phlebotomy process
  • Prepare patients and equipment for blood collection using professional best practices
  • Accurately complete post-collection tasks, including specimen handling and documentation
  • Uphold ethical and professional standards that protect patient rights and privacy
  • Build practical blood draw skills using a simulated practice arm with instructor guidance and feedback

How you will benefit

  • Gain a clear, career-ready understanding of the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of a phlebotomy technician
  • Build confidence through real-world simulations, supported by utilization of comprehensive phlebotomy kit and personalized instructor feedback.
  • Enter clinical settings with training aligned to professional standards and workplace expectations
  • Receive guided support for your clinical experience through our dedicated Clinical Experience Team and step-by-step Clinical Experience Guide
  • Qualify to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), with a complimentary exam voucher included
  • Earn CPR Certification through the American Red Cross, strengthening your employability and readiness for patient-care environments

How the course is taught

  • Self-paced, online course
  • 12 Months to complete
  • Open enrollment, begin anytime
  • 200 course hours
  1. Medical Terminology
    1. Getting Started
    2. How to Take This Course
    3. Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
    4. Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
    5. The Musculoskeletal System
    6. The Cardiovascular System
    7. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
    8. The Respiratory System
    9. The Digestive System
    10. The Urinary System
    11. Midterm
    12. Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
    13. The Nervous System
    14. Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
    15. The Integumentary System
    16. The Endocrine System
    17. Mental Health
    18. Male and Female Reproductive Systems
    19. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
    20. Final Exam
  2. Certified Phlebotomy Technician
    1. Introduction to Phlebotomy
    2. Anatomy for Phlebotomy Technicians
    3. Personal and Patient Safety
    4. Infection Control
    5. Quality Control
    6. Foundations and Preparation for Blood Collection
    7. Performing the Blood Collection
    8. Post-Collection Procedures
    9. Dermal Puncture and Capillary Collection
    10. Post-Collection Procedures for Dermal Puncture and Capillary Collection
    11. Special Collections
    12. Special Considerations
    13. Non-Blood Collections and Less Commonly Performed Procedures
    14. Lab Procedures, Processing, and Operations
    15. Legal and Ethical Matters

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 clinics.

Ms. Lange-Schneithorst has taught and assisted with curriculum development in allied health services for over ten years, specializing in phlebotomy, anatomy and physiology, healthcare administration, billing and coding, electronic medical records (EMRs), healthcare statistics and analytics, HIPAA compliance, medical insurance, medical terminology, and medical law and ethics. She attended and completed her undergraduate and graduate degrees, graduating cum laude, at the Ohio State University and Franklin University in Columbus, Ohio.

Medical Terminology Instructors

Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

Instructor Interaction: The instructor looks forward to interacting with learners in the online moderated discussion area to share their expertise and answer any questions you may have on the course content.

Prerequisites:

To participate in the competency activities and receive feedback from your instructor, you will need to have access to a video camera (on the phone or other device of familiarity) and be able to upload the video as an .mp4 file to the assignment pages for review. These activities are required in order to successfully pass the course.

Certification Requirements:

To sit for the NHA CPT certification exam, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. It is recommended you have this before enrolling in this program. In addition, for NHA certification, you must successfully complete the required number of venipunctures and dermal punctures. Certification exams offered by NHA are only available online to candidates located in the US.

State Requirements:

This program does not meet the educational requirements to apply for professional licensure or certification in the states of California and Washington.

Each state's licensure or certification authority is responsible for establishing the requirements for professional licensure or certification in its state. Completing this program does not guarantee professional licensure or certification. Eligibility may also depend on factors like work experience, professional examinations, passing a background check, and other criteria. Students are encouraged to contact the appropriate state licensing authority to confirm the requirements for licensure or a certificate in the state where they live, work, or intend to live or work.

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 digital textbook for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

  • The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy (eBook)

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

  • Phlebotomy Technician Lab Kit

About Certification: National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) has a single goal: to improve the quality of patient care in all medical settings. NHA believes that increasing the knowledge, skills, and competency of healthcare professionals will result in improved patient care as well as better efficiency in the healthcare industry. NHA provides a variety of certifications that work toward achieving this goal. The organization is a nationally recognized and highly-respected healthcare certification provider.

According to ZipRecruiter, the average phlebotomist technician salary is $42,055 as of April 2026. Salary can depend on your location, industry, experience, and other factors. For example, the lowest 10% earned less than $29,000 per year, while the highest 10% earned more than $59,000 annually.

Phlebotomists draw blood for purposes such as tests, research, or donations. They help patients or donors who are anxious before their blood draw and if they experience an adverse reaction afterwards. In addition to drawing blood, phlebotomists also may collect urine or other samples. They instruct patients on procedures for proper collection and ensure that the sample is acceptable and clearly labeled in its container.

Earning your phlebotomy technician certification is a step on your way to becoming a phlebotomist. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average phlebotomist salary was $43,660 in May 2024 (most recent reporting). Salary can depend on your location, industry, experience, and other factors. For example, the lowest 10% earned less than $34,860 per year, while the highest 10% earned more than $57,750 annually.

The BLS states that phlebotomists draw blood for purposes such as tests, research, or donations. They help patients or donors who are anxious before or have an adverse reaction after the blood draw.

In addition to drawing blood, phlebotomists also may collect urine or other samples. They instruct patients on procedures for proper collection and ensure that the sample is acceptable and clearly labeled in its container.

Per the BLS, as a phlebotomist, you may do all or some of the following duties:

  • Draw blood from patients or blood donors
  • Explain their work to help relax patients or donors who feel nervous about having blood drawn
  • Verify a patient's or donor's identity
  • Label the collected blood for testing or processing
  • Label sterile containers for other samples, such as urine, and instruct patients on proper collection procedures.
  • Enter sample information into a database
  • Assemble, maintain, and dispose of medical instruments such as needles, test tubes, and blood vials
  • Keep work areas and equipment clean and sanitary

Our online phlebotomy certification 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.

Yes. This course prepares you for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

Yes. This course includes two, optional, Test-Out Exam features that will allow you to test out of content and graded assessments if your score demonstrates the level of mastery required (80%). It does not count toward your overall score in this course if you do not achieve the minimum score required for mastery. Please note: Third party funded students may not be eligible.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course whenever you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

After you register, you will receive 12 months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successfully passing the final exam, you will be awarded a certificate of completion from the school or organization that you registered through.

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