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The Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification requires the minimum clinical requirements set forth in this handbook. These clinical requirements ensure that all individuals who pass the CPT certification exam has received the necessary hands-on experience needed to validate the competencies required to earn the award of certification in each respective field.  \nPreface  \nYou are enrolled in a MedCerts program that will allow you to sit for the National Healthcareer Association Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) and the National Healthcareer Association Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam as your target certification. While exams do NOT have a required clinical component to obtain certification, students will have the OPTION to sit for the National Healthcareer Association Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)) exam which requires the completion of requisite clinical components that will take place outside of MedCerts and will require some additional guidance.  \nTo ensure you have all the necessary tools and knowledge to be successful, the Student Success and Career Services teams at MedCerts have put together this Clinical Handbook. We encourage you to take full advantage of this handbook and all its contents.  \nInside you will find:  \n• Suggestions for locating clinical sites  \n• Tips for writing a standout resume  \n• Guidance for requesting MedCerts sponsorship and much more We want to remind you that you are not alone! If you need further assistance, have questions, or need a boost of encouragement, please contact your Student Success Advisor. We are here to support you as you work to become one of healthcare’s newest Certified Clinical Medical Specialists!  \nTable of Contents  \nPreface ............................................................................................ 3  \nMedCerts and the Pathway to Certification.................. 4-7  \nMedCerts’ Learning Philosophy ..................................................................................................... 4  \nCertification Preparation & Exam Details ............................................................................ 4-5  \nClinical Details and Case Documentation .......................................................................... 5-6  \nClinical Overview ................................................................... 7-12  \nIdentifying a Clinical Site ...................................................................................................................... 7  \nSteps to Securing a Clinical Site...................................................................................................... 8  \nApproaching Clinical Sites/Employers .................................................................................. 8-9  \nClinical Site Sponsorship and Process ........................................................................................ 9  \nMedCerts’ Professional Standards & Policies......................................................................... 9  \nOnboarding Requirements and Expectations ............................................................ 10-12  \nResources ..................................................................................... 12  \nMedCerts and the Pathway to Certification  \nMedCerts’ Philosophy  \nMedCerts’ programs offer a highly immersive environment, utilizing 12 unique eLearning elements designed to","cbCaieheTPgdz09R","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieheTPgdz09R","pdf",758431,12,"English","# Preface\n# MedCerts and the Pathway to Certification\n## MedCerts’ Learning Philosophy\n## Certification Preparation & Exam Details\n## Clinical Details and Case Documentation\n## Clinical Overview\n## Identifying a Clinical Site\n## Steps to Securing a Clinical Site\n## Approaching Clinical Sites/Employers\n## Clinical Site Sponsorship and Process\n## MedCerts’ Professional Standards & Policies\n## Onboarding Requirements and Expectations\n## Resources","[{\"question\":\"Is completing clinical hours required to obtain CCMA or CMAA certification?\",\"answer\":\"No. Completion of clinical hours is NOT required to complete MedCerts’ Certified Clinical Medical Professional program or to obtain the CCMA and CMAA certifications.\"},{\"question\":\"What makes the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) option different?\",\"answer\":\"CPT is an OPTIONAL secondary certification that has required clinical components. 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