Nationally Certified Multi-Skilled Pediatric Phlebotomist
CIP Code: 51.1009 • 125 questions • 2.5 hours • Passing score: 70% • Annual renewal
Overview
This credential validates multi-skilled readiness to collect blood specimens from neonates, infants, children, and adolescents. Certified Pediatric Phlebotomists perform age-appropriate identification and consent/assent, select pediatric-specific sites, perform capillary and venous collections (e.g., heel/finger sticks), minimize pain and anxiety, manage complications, and ensure accurate labeling and transport.
- Nationally recognized Multi-Skilled Stackable
- Listed in the NHWCA National Registry for employer verification
- Annual renewal: $199 • 10 CEU • Active CPR • No lapse
Why Pediatric & Multi-Skilled?
Children are not small adults. This certification confirms age-specific anatomy, site selection, pain-reduction strategies, communication with families, and strict specimen integrity—so hospitals, pediatric clinics, and labs can staff confidently.
Job Description
A Pediatric Phlebotomist performs patient/guardian ID and consent, prepares the child and environment, selects appropriate devices and sites (heel, finger, antecubital), follows order of draw, collects and labels specimens, maintains infection control, monitors for adverse reactions, documents accurately, and communicates empathetically with families.
Qualifications (choose one)
- Graduate of a phlebotomy or allied health training program; or
- Trained on the job by an accredited hospital/clinic laboratory; or
- Experience: 3 months verifiable pediatric blood collection experience.
All candidates must meet age, ID, and conduct requirements per the NHWCA Candidate Handbook. State/local permissions may apply for specimen collection responsibilities.
Exam Structure & Timing
| Element | Detail |
|---|---|
| Question Count | 125 multiple-choice (100 scored + 25 pilot) |
| Time Limit | 2.5 hours (150 minutes) |
| Passing Score | 70% or higher |
| Delivery | Online or approved testing site, proctored, closed-book |
| Question Style | Scenario-based and knowledge-based items |
Exam Domains & Weighting
| Domain | Weight | Approx. Questions |
|---|---|---|
| Pediatric ID, Consent/Assent & Family Communication | 10% | ~12 |
| Safety & Infection Control (CPR, Standard/Transmission-Based) | 15% | ~19 |
| Capillary & Venous Techniques; Site Selection (Neonate–Adolescent) | 25% | ~31 |
| Specimen Handling, Order of Draw & Labeling Integrity | 20% | ~25 |
| Pain/Anxiety Management & Child Comfort Measures | 15% | ~19 |
| Complications & Emergency Response (syncope, hematoma, hemolysis) | 15% | ~19 |
Totals reflect 100 scored items; 25 pilot items do not affect score.
Practice Questions (10)
Included with registration inside the candidate portal. These do not affect your score but mirror the style and depth of the live exam.
Renewal
- Cycle: Annual
- Requirements: $199 • 10 CEU • Active CPR • No lapse
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