Registered Phlebotomist
A Phlebotomist is a medical professional who is responsible for collecting blood samples on patients in a medical environment such as health screenings, a hospital, commercial laboratory, physician’s office, blood bank, pharmaceutical firm, home health agency, research institution, and public health clinics for analysis or other medical purposes. A Phlebotomist assists other medical workers by focusing entirely on the collection of blood, tissue, and fluid samples. Phlebotomists draw blood specimens from patients by using finger stick, heel stick and/or venipuncture. Specially trained phlebotomists collect blood samples from any artery of the wrist or brachial artery in the antecubital area for arterial blood gases test.
In addition to collecting and transporting blood samples, phlebotomists also perform diagnostic procedures and interpret test results; process and analyze specimens with sophisticated laboratory equipment; assemble equipment as required for specific tests or procedures; greet patients and instruct them on specimen collection methods and to allay their fear of procedures; prepare specimen for reference laboratory by using centrifuge to spin blood; inventory and requisition medical laboratory supplies; stock work area as needed; keep work areas clean and orderly; write or use a computer to input test results into patients reports; and distribute reports to other medical workers.
Because Phlebotomists work in a medical environment, they must be familiar with sterilization practices and infection control. Due to the risk of infectious disease, strict guidelines must be adhered to when collecting blood samples from patients.
Becoming a Registered Phlebotomist with American Association of Medical Personnel
In order to take the examination with the American Association of Medical Personnel, you would need to complete the following items and return them to our office:
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Copy of High School diploma/transcript OR GED Certificate
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Transcript of your Phlebotomist training OR a letter from your employer stating you have worked for 3 or more years as a Phlebotomist
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Complete the Online Application Form . Be sure to upload or attach your various pieces of documentation to this form. For example, attach or upload your PDF of your diploma, transcripts, GED and any Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist training or your employer letter for verification.
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Payment for your exam.
All of our examinations are conducted online, with a remote proctoring service. This must be performed on a Windows or Mac computer that has a standard webcam, microphone and reliable internet. An application will be installed on this computer for use with the remote proctoring service, as well as a quiet space provided for you to take the exam without interruptions. Interruptions or other distractions during the exam will be flagged for review and result in possible failure of your exam. For more information, please visit this link: https://www.proctorfree.com/what-is-exam-proctoring/
Please be aware that this process is not fast and can take time to complete. The testing process can take several weeks from start to finish for scheduling and other obstacles that come up. It is always best to maintain your current registry with our office and NOT let your registration lapse by completing your required 10 CME/CEU training hours per year and paying your renewal fee.
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Examination Fee
$125.00****Exams must be completed within 6 months of your payment or you must re-pay to sit for the exam** **
Examination Fee for Registered Phlebotomist, Registered Medical Assistant or both examinations
You may choose to purchase this online to pay your examination fees to our office for either one of your exams or both.
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