Introducing the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians

The American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) prides itself on being the primary source of certification and education for phlebotomy professionals seeking the highest standards of practice. By supporting its members with a list of available resources, the ASPT offers phlebotomists and health care professionals a chance to practice their craft with the utmost excellence, knowledge and compassion in their field. It is beyond certification availability that the ASPT continues to maintain such programs as continuing education, home study, cross-training programs and membership newsletters covering the latest industry advancements. ASPT continuing education programs also reach out to accredited institutions to offer its members superior program development working hand-in-hand with its standards of practice.

Phlebotomy Certification Guidelines

To become certified by the ASPT you must adhere to a specific set of requirements to be able to sit for the phlebotomy certification test. The following is a description of these guidelines:

• One full year as a part-time phlebotomist or six months as a full time phlebotomist

• To surpass the above requirements, a letter on appropriate letterhead stating that you have worked part-time extracting blood specimens on a regular basis.

• In lieu of such a letter, a signed application stating your appropriate experience from your supervisor is acceptable.

• Passed completion of an accredited phlebotomy training program.

• 100 successful, documented venipunctures.

• 5 documented skin punctures.

• ASPT membership in good standing.

Available Training Programs

The ASPT covers a variety of training programs that will enhance your certification level potential as well as employment desirability. There are seven programs available:

1. Phlebotomy

2. Electrocardiography

3. Paramedical Insurance

4. Nursing Cross Training

5. Medical Assistant Cross Training

6. Point of Care Module Training

7. Patient Care Technician

Included subjects covered are professionalism, legal topic discussions, round table discussions, universal precautions, difficult draw solutions, order of venipuncture draws, problem solving, appropriate communication skills and specimen rejections.

Other ASPT available Resources

By becoming a member of ASPT you will have an available list of resources that you can access at any given time for information regarding testing, regulatory changes or adjustments, current news and more. These resources include:

• Arterial Blood Gas

• EKG certification

• Paramedical Insurance

• Drug Collection

• Medical Assistant examination

• Point of Care Technician (Specialty Exam)

• Phlebotomy Cross Training (learning additional skills related to phlebotomy)

• Newsletter including updated phlebotomy procedures.

As an important part of the medical community and laboratory team, a phlebotomist must maintain his or her level of continually advancing industry practices. Becoming a member of the American Society of Phlebotomy, every aspect of a career in phlebotomy will be covered and maintained as the industry continues to grow as an integral of patient care.