Nationally Certified Multi-Skilled Phlebotomy Technician
CIP Code: 51.1009 • 125 questions • 2.5 hours • Passing score: 70% • Annual renewal
Overview
This credential validates multi-skilled readiness to perform safe, accurate blood collection in hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic labs. Certified Phlebotomy Technicians verify identity and orders, select appropriate devices and sites, perform venipuncture and capillary collections, maintain specimen integrity, ensure infection control, and document results for laboratory processing.
- Nationally recognized Multi-Skilled Stackable
- Listed in the NHWCA National Registry for employer verification
- Annual renewal: $199 • 10 CEU • Active CPR • No lapse
Why Multi-Skilled?
NHWCA’s multi-skilled model confirms proficiency in phlebotomy and adjacent workflows—POCT, specimen transport, documentation, and patient communication—so clinics can staff one certified professional across intake and lab support.
Job Description
A Phlebotomy Technician verifies orders and patient ID, selects venipuncture/capillary sites, performs draws following order of draw, ensures labeling and chain of custody, monitors for adverse reactions, maintains infection control, transports specimens appropriately, and documents accurately in the EHR/LIS.
Qualifications (choose one)
- Graduate of a phlebotomy or allied health training program; or
- Trained on the job by an accredited healthcare facility or laboratory; or
- Experience: 3 months verifiable 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patient ID, Orders & Communication | 15% | ~19 |
| Venipuncture Technique (Adults & Special Populations) | 30% | ~37 |
| Capillary Collection & POCT | 10% | ~12 |
| Order of Draw, Additives & Tube Selection | 15% | ~19 |
| Specimen Handling, Transport & Integrity | 15% | ~19 |
| Infection Control, Safety, Complications & CPR | 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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