If you're looking for this type of work in other states and you don't have a certificate, you will have a harder time finding a position. With a certificate, it shows that you have been properly trained and that you know what you're doing.
American Society for Clinical Pathology, ASCP
The ASCP was first established in 1922 and today it is the oldest and biggest clinical pathology society. The Board of Certification was then established in 1928 and has since granted certificates to over 430,000 people working as health care professionals.
In order to apply at the ASCP Phlebotomy Technician certificate, you will have to pay an application fee and have a high school diploma or GED. You will also have to complete 40 hours of class hours, where you will learn about lab operations, collection of specimen, physiology of the circulatory system, anatomy and specimen processing.
The Association of Phlebotomy Technicians or APT
The APT was created in 1983. It offers testing and certification, along with materials needed for continuing education in the field. They also develop and improve the programs for training. Their program consists of hands-on training and requires five successful skin punctures to pass the class. To become a member, you must work full-time as a phlebotomist for a year part time or six months full time.
National Phlebotomy Association or NPA
This association was founded in 1978; their phlebotomy certificate exam was established in 1981. To date, they have helped certify more than 15,000 phlebotomists. Their program consists of 160 hours and an internship.
