Table of Contents
Introduction 6
The Purpose of a Phlebotomist 6
Education Requirements and Training of a Phlebotomist 7
Cost of Training Programs 8
Licensing and Certification 8
Career Options 10
Remuneration 11
Pros and Cons of Becoming a Phlebotomist 11
Traits of a Successful Phlebotomist 12
Chapter 1 The NHA CPT Exam 14
The CPT Certification 14
All You Need to Know about the NHA 15
How the NHA Exams are made 15
The NHA CPT EXAM 16
Eligibility Requirements 16
Provisional Certification 17
Request for Eligibility Exceptions 17
State Licensing Requirements 17
How to Register for the NHA CPT Exam 18
What to Expect on the Exam Day 18
What to Do 19
NHA CPT Test Accommodations 20
NHA CPT Test Accommodation Requirements 20
How to Apply for Accommodations 20
Exam Rules and Regulations 21
Disciplinary Actions for Misconduct 22
How the Exams Appear 23
Getting Test Results 23
Rescheduling and Cancellation of Exams 24
Scoring System 24
Score Reports 25
How to Use the Score Report 25
NHA CPT Exam Retake Policies 26
Tips on How to Pass the NHA CPT Exams 27
Chapter 2 Content Overview 31
Domain 1: Safety and Compliance 31
Tasks 31
Knowledge 40
Chapter 3 Patient Preparation 47
Tasks 47
Knowledge 51
Chapter 4 Routine Blood Collection 60
Tasks 60
Knowledge 67
Chapter 5 Special Collections 78
Tasks - the candidate is tested on the ability to: 78
Knowledge 84
Chapter 6 Processing 92
Tasks 92
Knowledge - candidates are assessed on their knowledge of: 96
Chapter 7 Core Knowledge 102
Components of core knowledge 102
Test 1 Questions 120
Test 1 Answers and Explanations 139
Test 2 Questions 158
Test 2 Answers and Explanations 176
Test 3 Questions 195
Test 3 Answers and Explanations 214
