| You can receive phlebotomy training at many | | | | most cases, a hospital may suggest that you present |
| hospitals, which usually advertise these training | | | | them with the certificate that you obtained upon |
| classes on their website or in their publications. | | | | completion of a training program (as a prerequisite to |
| However, training alone is sometimes not enough for | | | | them hiring you as a phlebotomist). The board |
| you to become a certified phlebotomist. At the end | | | | certification that is obtained by taking the |
| of a training program, you may opt to be certified by | | | | phlebotomy exam is a different type of certification. |
| a medical association. This certification usually requires | | | | Board certification by exam is usually seen as being a |
| that you take an exam, which is then submitted to | | | | trustworthy route. |
| the association for grading and analysis. | | | | Depending on the association you plan to be certified |
| Why Become Certified? | | | | by, you will have to approach preparation for your |
| Currently, only one or two states actually require | | | | phlebotomy certification exam a bit differently. For |
| that a phlebotomist working in hospitals be certified in | | | | example, if you are taking one of the ten different |
| phlebotomy. However, being certified is often seen | | | | exams that are currently used to certify in |
| as a positive point on your resume, especially when | | | | phlebotomy, you need to ensure that you are fully |
| you are planning to apply for employment as a | | | | prepared by studying the correct materials. The |
| phlebotomist at a hospital. The certification process is | | | | different types of phlebotomy exams currently |
| not difficult, as long as you were attentive to your | | | | include the AMT, NHA, NPA, NCCT, NAHP, IAPA, |
| phlebotomist training. Even though it's not required, | | | | ASPT, NCA, ASCP and ACA. It's highly recommended |
| it's highly recommended that all aspiring phlebotomist | | | | that you purchase a review or study book for the |
| obtain certification by taking the phlebotomy | | | | specific exam that you plan to take, in order to |
| certification exam. | | | | ensure that you are fully prepared. Most study books |
| Most phlebotomy training programs will be advertised | | | | for phlebotomy exams cost from $30 - $50, though |
| as being phlebotomy "certificate programs". This | | | | may cost significantly less if you are able to find |
| usually means that upon completion of the training | | | | them used. There are also many resources available |
| program, you will be awarded with a certificate that | | | | online that can help you to be fully prepared for your |
| proves you completed the training. However, this | | | | phlebotomy exam, such as study guides or timed |
| certificate should not be confused with the | | | | practice tests. Becoming a Medical Assistant |
| certification that can be obtained by taking a | | | | Phlebotomist is a great way to jump start your |
| phlebotomy exam given by a medical organization. In | | | | career! |