MedCA Phlebotomy Certification

MedCA Phlebotomy Certification

CCC now provides the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (PH1) examination for CCC Phlebotomy students and the general public through MedCa Certifications.

 

What Does a Phlebotomy Technician Do?

Phlebotomy technicians mainly extract blood for laboratory analysis, blood donations, transfusions, and research. They work in various environments, including hospitals, clinics, laboratories, private practices, and blood donation facilities.

The principal responsibilities of a phlebotomy technician are as follows:

• Verify the identity of a patient or donor to ensure that the test order is for that person and that the blood is properly labeled.
• Explain the procedure to the patient or donor to reduce any anxiety about having their blood drawn.
• Draw blood from the patient or donor using a variety of techniques, such as venipuncture or capillary puncture.
• Carefully label the sample for processing and testing.
• Enter the patient information into a database.
• Assemble and maintain needles, test tubes, blood vials and other medical instruments.
• Assist in the recovery of patients or donors with adverse reactions after their blood is drawn.
• Maintain clean and sanitary work areas to avoid infection and other complications.

In diagnostic and medical labs, patients often interact solely with the phlebotomy technician. Thus, the technician's appearance and professionalism are crucial.

An increasing number of employers now require professional phlebotomy technician certification.

Test Day Requirements, Necessary Items & Expectations:

Applicants must have completed the CCC Phlebotomy Program or another accredited program within the past 5 years and/or received approval from the program coordinator/director -or- One year of verifiable work experience as a Phlebotomy Technician professional is required. Certain documents may need to be presented at the time of the exam appointment for verification.

When arriving at the testing center, ensure you have your identification and necessary documentation, such as a completion certificate, with you. Additionally, remember to bring a credit or debit card to cover the cost of your test. Electronic devices, including mobile phones, are prohibited during the examination.

At your exam appointment, you must register on MedCA's website on the testing computer at the testing center. This is done by going directly to the testing website to complete registration.

Registration & Scheduling –

Appointments must be booked 2-3 weeks in advance to ensure all eligibility criteria and requirements are met. Candidates can call or email the CCC Testing directly to schedule their exam appointment.

Pricing –

For CCC Students - $139

Non-CCC Students - $149

You will be asked to make the payment directly on MedCA's website with your credit/debit card on the day of the exam.

Study-Guides - $39

Study guides can be purchased prior to scheduling or on the day of the test at https://www.medcainc.com/download-study-guide/

Exam Procedure For Online Test

The exam is a 100-question test with 4 multiple choice answers (A, B, C, D) which you have 2 hours to complete. There is exactly one correct answer for each question. The passing grade is 70%.

You will receive your exam results as soon as you are finished with the exam on the screen of your computer and by email. If you pass, your certificate will arrive to you by mail within 2-3 weeks. In some cases, the results will be sent directly to the institution, if you have signed your consent for this option on your exam registration form.

You can also check your certification details on MedCA's website under Verify Certification. They are usually available in about 1 week upon passing the exam.