Registered Phlebotomy Technician

Issued by AMT

Registered Phlebotomy Technician certification is designated as RPT(AMT) by American Medical Technologists. It is an objective third-party credential earned by eligible individuals who meet stringent criteria for education and/or experience. Certificants must pass the rigorous RPT exam, which assesses knowledge, skills and abilities associated with the critical competencies of entry-level phlebotomists.

Type Certification
Level Intermediate
Time Years
Cost Paid

Additional Details

Skills

Anatomy
Blood Draw
Blood Sample Handling
Capillary Punctures
Effective Time Management (SLAs)
Heel Punctures
Infection Control
Infection Prevention
Inventory Maintenance
Laboratory of Workflow
Laboratory Reports
Patient Education
Physiology
Quality Assurance
Sample Labeling
Venipunctures

Earning Criteria

RPT Certification Routes
RPT Professional Profile
RPT Exam Content Outline
Individuals are required to maintain their certification and competencies through payment of an annual renewal fee and completion every 3 years of a specified amount of continuing education and/or professional activities.
Must pass the RPT Exam with a score of 70% or above.

Standards

AMT Standards of Practice

National Commission for Certifying Agencies