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Course Detail: W-HC-PHLEB - Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Prepare for a career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).This phlebotomy course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to draw blood safely and effectively from patients for diagnostic purposes. The course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on training in a mock clinical setting. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, medical terminology related to phlebotomy, infection control and safety procedures, patient identification and communication skills, types of blood collection equipment and their uses, venipuncture techniques, capillary puncture techniques, special considerations for pediatric and geriatric patients, handling and processing of blood specimens, and quality control and assurance in phlebotomy.
Course Resources
Phlebotomy course resources (PDF Document)
Course material will be delivered through class lecture, lab, and online assignments. Upon completion of course, along with required venipunctures and capillary or finger sticks, students will be eligible to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcare Association (NHA). WTCE Staff will contact students to schedule the exam.
Course duration: 8 weeks
Tuition: $1,599
- Tuition covers the first attempt of the NHA exam
To register, students must be 18 or older and submit proof of:
- High school diploma or GED
- Proof of health insurance
- Submit these documents using the Certified Phlebotomy Technician Enrollment Form
Health & Safety Notice
In accordance with current Idaho legislation, immunizations are not required for enrollment in this course. However, students should be aware that phlebotomy training involves direct exposure to blood and potential contact with bloodborne pathogens. For your personal safety, it is strongly recommended that you are up to date on all routine vaccinations, including completion of the Hepatitis B vaccination series. Students assume responsibility for their own health protection while participating in course activities.
Additional Costs:
- Scrubs
- Textbook (Hard copy or eBook are sufficient)
- The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy 5e by Lynn B. Hoeltke
- ISBN: 978-1-337-28424-0
- The textbook is available on the CEI Bookstore.
Please Note:
CEI Workforce Training & Continuing Education does not provide coverage for personal injury or illness. Because lab activities can involve some risk, it is now required that all students carry their own health insurance while enrolled.
Phlebotomy course resources (PDF Document)