Insurance Exam Technician

Program Snapshot
Duration16–24 weeks
FormatOnline Classes

An Insurance Examination Technician performs duties such as drawing blood for insurance-related testing.

Why Choose New York Academy

Graduates pursue roles as a Insurance Exam Technician in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare practices.

What You’ll Learn

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Hands-on clinical training with real equipment

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Small class sizes with individualized instruction

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Taught by working healthcare professionals

The Insurance Exam Technician program prepares you to perform the paramedical exams insurance companies require before issuing life and health policies. In eight weeks, you will learn to draw blood, collect specimens, and take vital measurements in clients’ homes and offices.

A Flexible, Independent Role

Insurance Exam Technicians often work independent or flexible schedules, traveling to meet applicants. Graduates find opportunities with:

Paramedical exam companies

Life and health insurance carriers

Independent contracting arrangements

Mobile health screening services

Hands-On Field Skills

You will practice blood draws, urine specimen collection, and vital sign measurement in a mobile-exam format, preparing you to work confidently outside a traditional clinical setting.

Built Around Industry Requirements

Curriculum covers the phlebotomy, measurement, and reporting standards required by paramedical exam companies.

Train insurance exam technicians who can accurately perform paramedical exams, including blood draws, specimen collection, and vital measurements, while following strict documentation and privacy standards.

Clinical Foundations

Build the medical knowledge every exam technician needs:

Basic anatomy and vital sign physiology

Infection control and bloodborne pathogen safety

Specimen handling and chain-of-custody procedures

Exam Technique

Develop precise, repeatable hands-on skill:

Venipuncture and capillary blood collection

Urine specimen collection

Height, weight, blood pressure, and pulse measurement

Field documentation and reporting

Professional Practice

Prepare for independent field work:

Client communication and professionalism in home settings

Privacy and confidentiality standards

Scheduling and route management basics

An 8-week program totaling 120 academic hours, combining classroom instruction with supervised hands-on exam practice.

Module 1 — Clinical Foundations (Weeks 1–3)

IET-101 Anatomy & Vital Sign Basics — 30 hours · In-person

Vital sign physiology and measurement fundamentals

IET-102 Infection Control & Safety — 15 hours · In-person

Standard precautions for fieldwork and specimen handling

Module 2 — Exam Technique (Weeks 4–6)

IET-201 Blood & Specimen Collection — 40 hours · In-person

Venipuncture, capillary, and urine specimen collection

IET-202 Measurement & Documentation — 20 hours · In-person

Height, weight, blood pressure, and field reporting

Module 3 — Field Practice (Weeks 7–8)

IET-301 Supervised Field Practice — 10 hours · In-person

Practice exams in a simulated home or office setting

IET-302 Client Communication & Scheduling — 5 hours · Hybrid

Professionalism, privacy standards, and route management

Total duration 8 weeks
Total academic hours 120 hours
Classroom & lab hours 100 hours (83%)
Supervised field practice hours 20 hours (17%)

Graduates receive a certificate of completion recognized by paramedical exam companies as preparation for insurance exam technician roles.

Applicant Profile

We look for candidates who are self-motivated, comfortable traveling to client locations, and confident performing clinical procedures independently.

Academic Requirements

High school diploma or GED

Basic reading and math proficiency

Required Documentation

Completed admission application

Government-issued photo ID

Valid driver’s license

Background check prior to fieldwork

Fieldwork Requirements

Reliable personal transportation

Basic phlebotomy supply kit (guidance provided)

CPR/BLS certification (can be completed during the program)

Career Outlook

Graduates pursue roles as a Insurance Exam Technician in hospitals, clinics, and healthcare practices.

 

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Contact

Contact Us(518) 708-1373info@newyorkacademy.us

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