Obtaining phlebotomy certification
is essential if you want to work within certain healthcare settings and advance
within the field. Hospitals, private clinics, labs and more often require
phlebotomists to pass certification courses that last anywhere from eight to 12
months, along with an exam that allows students to receive their
certificates.Each state also has different requirement for working
phlebotomists, so it is important to check with your state office to make sure
you have the proper credentials before seeking employment.
Why is a phlebotomy certification so important when you already have an
associate's or higher degree in the health care field? For one, certification
ensures that you know the proper techniques for blood draws and other
associated skills in a lab setting. Secondly, maintaining your certification
requires ongoing training of at least six continuing education (CEU) credits
per year. The latter assures that you remain current in the latest information
in the phlebotomy field. Another aspect of getting and maintaining
certification is that you will have access to premium level positions that lead
to greater earning potential. The American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians
makes it easy for you to maintain certification. Check our education listings
to find courses near you.
Attending and graduating from
phlebotomy school is only part of the education needed for obtaining a
certification in this field. to keep current in the field, you need to take
continuing education courses as the role of phlebotomists is constantly changing.
As a phlebotomist, you are often the only member of the laboratory staff that
patients see, so your knowledge and manner as well as your expertise is of
utmost importance.
Here at the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT), we make it easy
for you to keep current on all the latest developments in the field with
regular continuing education course offerings that supplement and augment what
you learned in phlebotomy school. To maintain your ASPT membership, you must
take six annual CEU class hours. ASPT constantly develops new program and
classes so its members can remain current on their certifications. New courses
also give our members the opportunity to cross train and learn new skills in
the field.
The beauty of our program is that we can customize our course offerings, as
well as the days and times offered, to fit your organization's needs.
Certification examinations are offered after every course and must be validated
through the Allied Association of Health Care Services.
