Phlebotomy: A Competency-Based Approach Fifth Edition prepares users for a national phlebotomy certification examination as well as providing phlebotomy skills training for health care students and health care personnel who are interested in mastering additional skills. With Phlebotomy’s pedagogy-rich format and plentiful Check Your Competency features you can easily grasp not only essential phlebotomy skills and competencies but also the critical soft skills needed for a successful transition from classroom to lab.