EMT-to-Phlebotomy Bridge — NHA CPT
When
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Where
GW Training Center
2120 L St NW
Suite 530
Washington, DC 20037
Contacts
gwtrainingcenter [at] mfa [dot] gwu [dot] edu (gwtrainingcenter[at]mfa[dot]gwu[dot]edu)
202-741-2958
EMT-to-Phlebotomy Bridge (NHA CPT)
Your EMT credential already covers patient care, anatomy, and infection control. This accelerated bridge program utilizes your existing medical training and focuses strictly on the phlebotomy-specific skills required to pass the National Healthcareer Association Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NHA CPT) exam.
The curriculum aligns the National EMS Education Standards directly with the NHA CPT test plan. You will skip the introductory material you already know and focus entirely on new competencies: venipuncture technique, order of draw, specimen integrity, and laboratory workflow.
Program Structure
| Phase | Format | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Online Pre-Work | Self-paced (~22 hours) | Complete foundational knowledge domains on our learning platform before classroom sessions begin to maximize hands-on training time. |
| 2. In-Class Intensive | In-person | Focuses on skills labs, venipuncture and capillary techniques, special collections, and CPT exam review. Scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday evenings plus full Saturdays. |
| 3. Clinical Externship | In-person (Affiliated Site) | Supervised live-patient procedures to meet the NHA requirement of 30 successful venipunctures and 10 capillary collections. This phase is competency-based and finishes upon reaching proficiency. |
Schedule
- Online Pre-work: October 20 – November 7
- In-Class Sessions: November 10 – November 21 (Tuesday/Thursday evenings: 4 hours | Saturdays: 8 hours)
- Skills Validation: Saturday, November 29
- Clinical Externship: December 1 – December 19 (Tentative)
Admission Requirements
Applicants must hold a current NREMT or equivalent state EMT credential.
Tuition and Costs
- Tuition: $1,250 (Includes online pre-work, classroom instruction, skills lab, and clinical externship placement)
- Additional Expenses: NHA CPT examination fee and the required textbook (Hartman's Complete Guide to Phlebotomy) must be purchased separately.