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.
