Certification: Phlebotomy/EKG Technician Certification (PTC/ETC)
194 US Highway 46 East Fairfield, NJ 07004
The purpose of this combination exam is to offer individuals the opportunity to be dually certified in these two areas.
A Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) allows candidates to participate in a variety of healthcare settings. A Phlebotomy technician's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Performing venipuncture, Performing capillary draws, Transporting specimens to the laboratory, Professionally interact with patients, Respecting a patients' rights, and Recognizing the need for continuing education and staying current in health care mandates.
EKG Technicians assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of various cardiovascular problems. Areas of practice for cardiovascular technologists include invasive cardiology, vascular cardiology and echocardiography. An EKG technician is someone who works in the area of echocardiography. EKG technicians have the education to provide electrocardiograms (EKGs), ultrasounds, and sonograms of a patient's heart.
A Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) allows candidates to participate in a variety of healthcare settings. A Phlebotomy technician's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to the following: Performing venipuncture, Performing capillary draws, Transporting specimens to the laboratory, Professionally interact with patients, Respecting a patients' rights, and Recognizing the need for continuing education and staying current in health care mandates.
EKG Technicians assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of various cardiovascular problems. Areas of practice for cardiovascular technologists include invasive cardiology, vascular cardiology and echocardiography. An EKG technician is someone who works in the area of echocardiography. EKG technicians have the education to provide electrocardiograms (EKGs), ultrasounds, and sonograms of a patient's heart.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
- Renewal Required?
- Every 2 Year(s)
- Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
- Yes
- Renew through Re-Examination?
- No
- Renew through Continuing Professional Development(CPD)?
- No
- Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
- No
Specialty
The certification corresponds to a specialty within a recognized occupation. For example, Oncology Nurse and Pediatric Nurse are specialties within the nursing field, so Certified Oncology Nurse and Certified Pediatric Nurse would be classified as specialty certifications.
- This certification is related to military occupational specialties.