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50 free practice test questions for the NCCT Phlebotomy Technician (NCTP) exam
The National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) certification is a 2.5 hour, multiple choice examination available as either a computer based or paper based exam, dependent upon the applicant’s preference. The exam consists of 145 scored test items.
The major areas covered by the exam are:
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There are 125 questions (100 scored, 25 unscored) on the Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) exam divided across the following six categories: Quality and Professional Issues (19 questions), Infection Control and Safety (22 questions), Orders and Equipment Selection (22 questions), Patient ID and Site Preparation (23 questions), Collections (23 questions), and Problems and Correction (16 questions).
The Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) exam is 3 hours long.
The passing score for the Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) exam is determined by a committee of subject matter experts using the modified Angoff standard setting process.
Earning a passing score on the CPT Phlebotomy Technician exam grants the test taker CPTG certification.
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