Learn phlebotomy at your own pace with this flexible online course, designed for individuals preparing for national phlebotomy certification. The program includes interactive learning modules, real-world applications, and a complete CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician) exam prep package.
This course is designed for individuals with phlebotomy experience, such as medical assistants (MA), emergency medical technicians (EMT), research assistants, donor/plasma center phlebotomists, or those with on-the-job training in a laboratory or physician’s office, who wish to complete formal training to become eligible for a national phlebotomy certification exam.
Course Highlights:
Nine self-paced modules covering core phlebotomy concepts
150-question national phlebotomy practice exam with instant feedback
Textbook included in course fee
Suitable for ACA, AMCA, NHA, NCCT, and other national certifications
100% online and mobile-friendly
Course Fee: $499.00
Enroll anytime and study on your own schedule.
Please note: We are currently not accepting students seeking California CPT certification or licensure. Students must arrange their own clinical rotation, and an attestation form is required prior to enrollment.
To enroll, call 626-269-9311 or email [email protected]
Role and scope of a phlebotomist
Healthcare team overview
Medical terminology & common abbreviations
Professionalism, ethics, and patient rights
Circulatory system (heart, veins, arteries, capillaries)
Blood composition and function
Common venipuncture sites
Anatomical variations (pediatrics, geriatrics, obesity)
Standard precautions and PPE
Hand hygiene and glove use
OSHA & CDC guidelines
Sharps safety and exposure response
Biohazard handling and spill cleanup
Equipment: needles, tubes, tourniquets, lancets
Order of draw (color-coded tubes)
Venipuncture step-by-step (video demo)
Capillary puncture techniques
Difficult draws and troubleshooting
Special collections (blood cultures, GTT, PKU)
Verifying patient identity
Obtaining informed consent
Explaining procedures and managing anxiety
Cultural sensitivity and effective communication
Labeling and documentation
Transport and storage conditions
Centrifugation and aliquoting
Causes of specimen rejection (hemolysis, clots, delays)
HIPAA & patient confidentiality
CLIA, OSHA, and lab safety regulations
Documentation & incident reporting
Scope of practice and state-specific rules
Quality control procedures
Equipment checks and maintenance
Preventing and identifying errors
Reporting and corrective actions
Overview of NHA/AMT/NCCT exam formats
Study strategies and test-taking tips
Practice questions and timed mock exams
Upon completing the course and clinical training, a certificate of completion will be provided.
Instructor: Michael Yu, MS, MBA, MLS(ASCP), RHIA is a licensed Clinical Laboratory Scientist in California, Florida, and Hawaii. He holds national certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) from the ASCP and is a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) through AHIMA. He is also a certified Six Sigma Green Belt by the American Society for Quality (ASQ).
Michael earned a Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science from George Washington University and a Master of Business Administration from Loma Linda University. He also completed a graduate certificate in Biomedical Informatics from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU).
With over 20 years of laboratory management experience across donor centers, acute care hospitals, and integrated health systems, Michael currently serves as a laboratory leader within a major integrated healthcare organization. He previously taught as a lecturer at the UCLA School of Medicine Center for Prehospital Care and served as a teaching assistant in the graduate Biomedical Informatics program at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). He is also the founder of CLIA Lab Consultant, a Los Angeles–based laboratory consulting firm that serves clients worldwide, including in the UK, France, Ireland, and Canada.
His consulting expertise covers a broad range of industries, including artificial intelligence, biotechnology, concierge medicine, digital pathology, contract research organizations (CROs), in-vitro diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, physician office laboratories, reproductive endocrinology, university incubators, and urgent care centers.
Check out our other site: Acorn Laboratory – Biorepository and Mobile Phlebotomy.
