If you complete your regular phlebotomy training program. you may want to become Nationally certified. Not all states require certification. California, Nevada, Louisiana, and Washington are currently the only states that enforce it.
But it is a growing demand. Even if your state doesn't enforce it, becoming certified can increase your chances of getting hired in preference to someone else who is not. Certification also allows you to complete more advanced procedures. Eventually, that can lead to a pay raise or may even let you start out making more money than a phlebotomist who isn't certified.
Many programs that offer phlebotomy training also provide extra training to become Nationally certified. Each type of certification is slightly different.
Some of the most common certifications include:
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
• Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
• National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT)
