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Obtaining a phlebotomy career requires a considerable amount of specialized training. Because of this, aspiring phlebotomists all across the country must first prove they have attained all the necessary competencies before receiving their official licenses.<\/p>\n

On this page, you\u2019ll find out what the NCPT Test is all about, what you can expect from the test content, how you can register to take the test, and how the test is scored so you can achieve your phlebotomist license.<\/p>\n

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<\/span>What is the NCPT Certification Test?<\/h2>\n

The National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) Certification test is a test administered by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Upon passing this test, a professional phlebotomist will receive a license proving their competency in the field.<\/p>\n

According to the NCCT, test takers who pass the NCPT will be counted among qualified phlebotomy technicians. As a licensed phlebotomy technician, you will be qualified to perform tasks such as venipuncture, micro-collection, and specimen processing and handling. You will also be expected to uphold professional standards for patient safety and confidentiality.<\/p>\n

The National Phlebotomy Association (NPA) lists that those who should consider getting a phlebotomy license and certification include Certified Nursing Assistants, Medical Assistants, Registered Nurses, Licensed Practical Nurses, and Emergency Medical Technicians.<\/p>\n

<\/span> Eligibility<\/h2>\n
\nCurrently, California, Louisiana, Nevada, and Washington are the only states that mandate specific qualifications for phlebotomists (including completing a training program and obtaining a license). Other states are considering similar requirements.\n<\/div>\n

 
\nThere are three routes of eligibility for people looking to take the exam. These are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Current students of a phlebotomy technician program or a graduate thereof within the past five years<\/span><\/li>\n
  2. A person with one year of verifiable full-time experience as a Phlebotomy Technician practitioner within the past five years<\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Those who have completed training or a year of experience in the military<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Each eligibility route asks you to submit different requirements for your application. For those with experience, you will be asked to fill in a Phlebotomy Technician Certification Qualification by Experience and Critical Skill form. Once you have submitted your requirements, you may proceed with taking the test on your scheduled date.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t

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    <\/span>NCPT Exam Outline<\/h2>\n

    The NCPT exam contains a total of 125 questions, 25 of which are unscored, and you will be given a time limit of 3 hours. The unscored questions are used by the test administrators to validate questions for use on future versions of the exam.<\/p>\n

    The exam is split into five content categories:<\/p>\n

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    <\/span>1. Infection Control and Safety (15 scored questions)<\/h3>\n

    The questions in this category are designed to test your knowledge and skills in the following areas:<\/p>\n