Patient Care Technician Certification

Certification Name : Patient Care Technician

Certification ID & Type: 8530 – A – Core

Certification Description

1. Completion of an Approved Patient Care Technician Program
2. Minimum of 80 Hours Lecture
3. Minimum of 80 Clinical Rotation In Phlebotomy
4. Must Be Certified Nursing Assistant
5. High School Diploma or G.E.D
6. Successful Completion of Certification Exam

Certifying Organization

American Phlebotomy Association(APA)(0988)
848 N. Rainbow Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89107
Contact information : 866.935.3339 Email : info@apa2.com
Organization Web Link

Certification Details

More than two years of education or training after high school required? No
More than two years of work experience required? No
Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
Renewal Required? Every 2 Years
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)? Yes
Renew through Re-Examination? No
Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)? No
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

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Certification/ Career/ Job Keywords

Patient care technician