ERC Phlebotomy Technician

Instructions:

Use the following outline to guide your study for the NHCWA Phlebotomy Exam.

All of the questions on the NHCWA exam are from the material contained in this outline; the number of questions in each section of the exam is indicated in this outline.

Exam Specifications

Approximate % of exam

Content Categories

 

10-15%

Terms & Anatomy
Basic word roots, prefixes, suffixes
Major body systems and functions
Circulatory system (vessels, components of blood)
Lab tests: abbreviations

 

15-20%

 

Equipment Selection
Evacuated Tube systems: color codes, additives, gels, uses
Diagnostic tests for major body systems
Venipuncture and micro sampling equipment
Safety devices (needles Syringes, other)
Test Orders

 

15-25%

Infection Control and Safety Procedures
Infection Cycle
Breaking The Chain Of infection
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hand Washing

 

15-25%

Collection, Problems & Corrections
Pre-Analytical sources of sample errors
Coagulation
Corrective Actions
Risks and complications

 

15-20%

Quality & Professional Issues
Scope of Practice
Accuracy in patient care
AHA Patient Bill of rights

Professional Development

Quality Assurance
Legalities

 

5-15%

Patient ID & Site Preparation
Importance of patient identification
Anatomic site selection and patient prep
Preparation for blood collection (organization; sequence of steps)

 

100%

Total