20260
Phlebotomy and ECG/EKG Technician
What you'll learn
Elevate your career opportunities in the healthcare field with the Phlebotomy and ECG/EKG Technician microcredential! Through a combination of lecture and hands-on clinical practice, this microcredential provides you with essential skill in venipuncture, specimen collection, laboratory safety, biohazardous waste disposal, and medical sharps handling, and electrocardiography (ECG) testing. You will understand relevant regulations, standards, quality assurance, and liability risk management. Gain hands-on experience with at least 45 clinical rotation hours, demonstrating expertise in phlebotomy and electrocardiography techniques. Successful completion allows you to sit for the Phlebotomy Technician certification (CPT) exam sponsored by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) and the Nationally Registered Certified EKG Technician (NRC-EKG) certification. This microcredential and related certifications help you to stand apart from the competition when applying for technician positions in a broad range of healthcare settings.
Microcredential course requirements
Skills covered
This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Faculty
Related microcredentials
Part of a series
Additional resources
*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.