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Phlebotomy Technician Competencies  \nJune 2020  \nRevised December 2021  \nNote: No component of this publication should be copied or reproduced by any means without the written permission/consent of the Canadian Phlebotomy Technicians Group Inc.  \nTable of Contents  \nMission ........................................................................................................................................................... 3  \nThe Profession ............................................................................................................................................... 4  \nProfessional Ethics ......................................................................................................................................... 5  \nScope of Practice............................................................................................................................................ 6  \nCertificate vs. Certification, what is the 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Anatomy and Physiology .................................................................................................................. 8  \n2. Tubes Colors and Additives .............................................................................................................. 8  \n3. Good Clinical Practice/ Safety and Infection Control ....................................................................... 9  \n4. Site Preparation .............................................................................................................................. 10  \n5. Order of Draw and Equipment Selection........................................................................................ 10  \n6. Patient ID and Patient Care ............................................................................................................ 10  \n7. Phlebotomy Procedures, Specimen Collection, Handling and Processing ..................................... 11  \n8. Medical Terminologies and Abbreviations ..................................................................................... 12  \nExam Policies and Requirements ............................................................................................................13-16  \nMission  \nThe Canadian Phlebotomy Technician Group Inc. was federally incorporated in 2019 to enhance patient care, advance competency skills as well as support Phlebotomy Technicians in their field of practice.  \nAfter meticulous consideration, time, and effort, the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam was developed and is offered throughout Canada as well as Internationally each year. The Canadian Phlebotomy Technician Group Inc. firmly believes that both practical skills along with theory should be assessed before an individual can become certified and as such, our CPT exam covers a vast array of skills and knowledge with a practical component incorporated as part of the certification process. 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