Phlebotomy Exam Training Course: 15 Hours Self-Paced

Curriculum Overview:

Lecture 1: Welcome to the Course

• Course Introduction and Overview

• What to Expect from the Phlebotomy Exam

• How to Use This Course Effectively

• Study Tips and Preparation Strategies
  Duration: 20 minutes

Lecture 2: Exam Structure and Requirements

• Overview of Exam Sections

• Question Types and Scoring System

• Time Management During the Exam

• Certification Pathways and Registration Info
  Duration: 25 minutes

Lecture 3: Role of the Phlebotomist

• Duties and Responsibilities

• Healthcare Team Integration

• Professional Standards and Expectations
  Duration: 30 minutes

Anatomy and Physiology of Blood

Lecture 4: Circulatory System Basics

• Veins, Arteries, and Capillaries

• Blood Components and Their Functions

• Common Disorders Affecting Blood Collection
  Duration: 45 minutes

Lecture 5: Advanced Anatomy Review

• Venous System Pathways

• Arterial vs. Venous Blood Differences

• Locating and Identifying Veins for Collection
  Duration: 35 minutes

Lecture 6: Practice Questions on Anatomy

• Exam-Style Questions with Explanations

• Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
  Duration: 60 minutes

Safety and Infection Control

Lecture 7: Universal Precautions

• Standard PPE and Safety Protocols

• OSHA and Bloodborne Pathogen Standards

• Handling Sharps and Biohazards
  Duration: 50 minutes

Lecture 8: Legal and Ethical Standards

• Patient Identification and Consent

• HIPAA and Privacy Guidelines

• Ethical Decision-Making in Phlebotomy
  Duration: 45 minutes

Lecture 9: Safety Practice Questions

• Case-Based Scenarios with Solutions

• Review of Infection Control Standards
  Duration: 60 minutes

Patient Care and Preparation

Lecture 10: Patient Care Principles

• Communication and Comfort Strategies

• Managing Anxiety and Fainting

• Cultural Sensitivity in Patient Care
  Duration: 50 minutes

Lecture 11: Pre-Analytical Variables

• Fasting, Medications, and Hydration Effects

• Tourniquet Time and Collection Errors

• Preventing Hemolysis and Sample Rejection
  Duration: 45 minutes

Lecture 12: Special Situations

• Pediatric and Geriatric Collections

• Patients with Difficult Veins

• Emergency and Bedside Phlebotomy
  Duration: 40 minutes

Collection Techniques

Lecture 13: Site Selection

• Assessing Veins for Venipuncture

• Common Sites and Alternatives

• Avoiding Complications During Selection
  Duration: 45 minutes

Lecture 14: Order of Draw

• Tube Sequence and Additives

• Why Order Matters

• Avoiding Contamination Errors
  Duration: 40 minutes

Lecture 15: Venipuncture Techniques

• Needle Types and Equipment

• Step-by-Step Venipuncture Procedure

• Troubleshooting Unsuccessful Draws
  Duration: 60 minutes

Lecture 16: Capillary Punctures

• Fingerstick and Heelstick Methods

• Appropriate Patient Selection

• Common Errors and Fixes
  Duration: 50 minutes

Lecture 17: Practice Demonstrations

• Video Walkthroughs of Techniques

• Mock Exam Questions with Explanations
  Duration: 60 minutes

Specimen Handling and Processing

Lecture 18: Specimen Labeling and Transport

• Accurate Labeling Standards

• Storage Conditions and Time Frames

• Chain of Custody Requirements
  Duration: 50 minutes

Lecture 19: Post-Collection Procedures

• Waste Disposal and Cleanup

• Avoiding Pre-Analytical Errors

• Documentation and Record Keeping
  Duration: 45 minutes

Lecture 20: Practice Questions on Processing

• Exam-Style Scenarios with Solutions
  Duration: 50 minutes

Final Review and Exam Preparation

Lecture 21: Comprehensive Review of Key Topics

• Summary of All Exam Sections

• Must-Know Concepts for Test Day

• Study Strategies for Last-Minute Prep
  Duration: 60 minutes

Lecture 22: Full-Length Practice Exam

• Timed Exam Simulation

• Detailed Answer Explanations
  Duration: 120 minutes

Lecture 23: Practice Exam Review and Analysis

• Reviewing Results and Weak Areas

• Creating a Personal Study Plan
  Duration: 60 minutes

Lecture 24: Course Wrap-Up and Final Tips

• Recap of Core Skills

• What to Do After the Exam

• Resources for Continued Learning
  Duration: 20 minutes

Instructor Profile:

Name: Kara Moore, CPT

Title: Senior Phlebotomy Educator & Exam Prep Specialist

Background: Kara Moore is a Certified Phlebotomy Technician with extensive frontline experience in hospital and diagnostic-lab settings. Over her career, she has performed thousands of successful venipunctures and capillary draws, led onboarding for new technicians, and supported quality assurance initiatives aligned with OSHA, CLIA, and infection-control standards. Her clinical perspective ensures students learn not only “what” to do, but “why” it matters for patient safety and accurate results.

Teaching Experience: For years, Kara has focused on phlebotomy education—delivering clear, step-by-step instruction that demystifies technique, pre-analytical variables, order of draw, and specimen handling. Her lessons emphasize practical demos, troubleshooting difficult veins, and exam-style scenarios so learners build confidence for both the test and the workplace.

Accomplishments:

• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) with broad hospital and outpatient experience

• Designed a skills curriculum featuring venipuncture/capillary video walk-throughs and checklists

• Built exam-style question banks with detailed explanations to reinforce core concepts

• Trained new hires and cross-trained clinical staff on safety, labeling, and error prevention

• Presented at in-service workshops on infection control and patient communication

Teaching Philosophy: Kara believes competence comes from mastering fundamentals and then practicing with purpose. She breaks complex procedures into repeatable steps, layers in decision-making (site selection, tube choice, order of draw), and uses realistic cases to build judgment under pressure. Her goal: students who pass the exam and perform safely, calmly, and consistently with patients.

Personal Interests: Outside the lab, Kara enjoys volunteering at community health events, refining patient-comfort techniques, and mentoring entry-level healthcare professionals. She’s also into distance running and photography.

Note: This course is exam training—it helps you prepare to pass your phlebotomy exam, but it is not a certification.

Is the course online and how will I access it?

Yes, the course is online and contains PDFs as well as video files that cover all the lectures and content you need. It will be delivered to your email as soon as you make the purchase.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If you personally haven’t found value or seen any improvement within 30 days of purchasing this course, just send us an email and we will refund 100% of your money. Hence, you get to try this completely risk-free!

How do I complete the course?

Since this is a self-paced course, you can start and finish this within a day, a week, a month or several months, as you like. You can also repeat the whole course once done. It will be all based on your schedule and preferences.

Will I get homework?

Yes, the course will provide you resources, tasks and specific homework that you can work on in your free time.

Is this a certification?

No. This course is not a formal certification. The aim of this course is to prepare you and fast-track you for your official exam.

How long is the access?

You will be getting unlimited lifetime access to this course.