Phlebotomy Certification Exam--
Earning a certification is a great way to advance your career in phlebotomy. Although certification isn’t required in most states, employers are inclined to hire phlebotomists with proper certification. This exam was devised for those individuals who have already acquired the proper training and experience required for a career in Phlebotomy.
Why take a Medical2 exam?
1. You do not travel to a special location. Medical2 exams are taken online with any computer by logging into the medical2.com website.
2. You do not wait for an assigned testing date. Medical2 exams are taken at anytime of day since it is an online exam.
3. You do not feel like someone is watching you. Medical2 exams are proctored by recording using the computer camera.
4. You have a 3 hour time limit to complete 100 multiple choice questions.
5. Results are available immediately after completing the exam.
6. Upon successfully completing the exam, your certification is immediately available for printing.
Requirements:
1. Must be 18 years old or more.
2. Provide proof of 30 or more completed venipunctures, plus 10 or more completed lancet finger or heel sticks. This could be documented paperwork or if sticks are undocumented, a letter from employer stating your position, job description, and length of employment. The length of employment must at least be 3 months. This must be emailing help@medical2.com or faxing 407-233-1192.
3, Access to a computer with internet and a camera.
This is a multiple-choice
exam, covering all aspects of phlebotomy (basic and advanced), with emphasis on
Safety Techniques and Special Procedures.
The following is an outline of the topics covered within the exam: Standard Venipuncture, Order Forms/Requisitions, Equipment, Labeling of Specimens, Tubes, Order of Draw, Procedural Issues, Vein Selection, Site Selection Finger sticks, Possible Complications, Medical Terminology, Infection Prevention & Control, Safety Techniques, Common Transmittable Diseases, Special Procedures: Butterflies, Bleeding Time Tests, Glucose Tolerance Tests, Arterial Draws (Blood Gases), Cold Agglutinin Tests, Blood Cultures, Fibrin Degradation Products (with knowledge of Thrombo-Wellco Test), Burn Victims, and Pediatrics.
Each certification exam is 100 questions with a passing score of 70 or greater. A time limit of 3 hours is allowed. The exam is taken on our website with your login information provided at registration. Since the exam is web-based and may be taken from any device with internet and video access. It may be taken at your convenience 24/7. Your score is provided at the completion of the exam. Only one attempt per payment. Certificates are mailed within one week of completion but may be printed from the website also.
Requirements must be met to attempt exam. The exam scoring is electronic. The Director is designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies or reconsiderations. Medical2 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, nation origin, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or age.
Three attempts to pass the exam per person is allowed. The exam cost is $125 per attempt.
As of January 2021, 422 candidates have attempted the exam with 197 currently certified.
Renewal of certifications are annual. The follow are the requirements to renew:
a. A fee of $75 per year is required. Additional years may be purchased at one time. If the expiration date has past, a late fee of $25 is added the 10th day or $50 is added the 90th day after the expiration date. Fees may be made by logging into the website or by calling 877-741-1996 with a debit\credit card payment.
b. In addition, the certified party must supply Medical2 will one of the following:
I. A letter from employer or supervisor stating the person’s position, job description, and length of employment or start date to prove experience in the last 3 years. If the employer is no longer in business, a coworker may supply the information.
II. Photo of badge stating the employer, position of the person, and a date within the last 3 years.
III. Check stub stating the employer, position of the person and a date within the last 3 years.
IV. A letter stating the person’s number of volunteer hours, date of volunteer work, and with whom the volunteer work was completed. This must have been done in the last 3 years with at least 8 hours completed.
V. If not employed in the field of certification in the past 3 years, the person must complete and supply Medical2 with 2 CEUs in a field related to their certification field.
VI. If the party has been employed but the first three steps are unobtainable, the certified person must supply a notarized attestation may be presented in place of the letter from employer.
c. If a certification has expired more than one year, an additional exam is required and $125 is fee charged. If the party has not been employed, volunteered, or obtained CEUs in the last 3 years, an additional exam is required and a$125 fee is charged.
A Reciprocal Certification may be issued to replace the previous or similar certification
if the candidate passed an equivalent exam. Their exam must have been given by a respected accredited certification agency.
If you have any questions, contact Medical2 at 877-741-1996 or help@medical2.com .