This Phlebotomy Technician program is an 8-week, 101 -hour, which is delivered in-person OR as a hybrid program. The course includes: 30 hours of online instruction, 13.5 hours of lecture on Thursday’s for reviewing course information, clarifying concepts, giving quizzes, and exams, 17.5 hours of lab, and 40 hours of clinical externship. After completion of the course students will be able to successfully collect blood, as well as process blood and body fluids. A phlebotomy technician one can expect to find employment within a laboratory setting, hospital, or other healthcare settings. Upon completion of course requirements, students will be eligible to sit for certification testing NHA.

The traditional in-person class is delivered in-person two days a week both day and evening time. Hybrid (Online) students are required to log into ZOOM meetings weekly for a live lecture by instructor. They are also required to attend lab in-person on Thursday’s

Online students must come to lab on Thursdays either in the day or evening session. This time must be decided upon by the start of the course. If students fail to log in for designated weekly hours, they will be reprimanded by the instructor. First notice will be an email reminder to log on to the platform and comply with the designated number of hours required for the week. Second notice will be an in-person meeting scheduled with the instructor to discuss any problems or concerns that prohibit the student from adhering to the log on mandate. Third notice will result in termination from course. Once students complete the course, they will have the competencies required for an entry level position as a phlebotomist and be able to sit for certification testing.

The class is held on Tuesdays from 0900 – 1400 or 1800 -2200pm. Lab is held the same day within the last 2 hours of the course.

Course Objective:

· Identify the role of phlebotomy technician

· List the departments within a clinical laboratory

· Describe legal implications of phlebotomy

· Identify basic medical terminology related to phlebotomy

· Define anatomy and physiology of body system as related to basic testing and common pathologic conditions

· Perform venipunctures on adult patients (a minimum of 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary sticks)

· Demonstrate safe and aseptic technique and identify infection control measures within a laboratory

· Identify different request systems and specimen handling, transporting, and processing needs

· State procedure to ensure patient identification and assurance of quality specimens

· Demonstrate professional appearance and conduct

Number of hours needed:

85 hours

30 Online hours (Hybrid/Online)

13.5 lecture hours

17.5 lab hours

24 externship hours

Number of weeks for completion:

8

Required Textbook and Resources:

Hartman’s Complete Guide for the Phlebotomy Technician

Hartman’s Complete Guide for the Phlebotomy Technician Workbook

Prerequisites

18 years of age

High School Diploma or GED

State Issued ID

Social Security Card

Criminal Background Check with no negative findings

Negative PPD test (TB or chest x-ray)

Flu Shot (if during season)

Able to stand for long periods of time

**Special admission acceptance: High school seniors can enroll in any program. However, their certificate of completion will not be awarded until they graduate. Please be advised that a student’s age may affect their ability to take a certification test. **

Certification:

Upon completion of the class, students will be able to sit for certification via National Healthcare Association (NHA) or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). Students are responsible for paying their certification exam costs independently but meet the examiner’s requirements to become “Certified.”

Course Cost:

Application fee -    $75

Course cost -  $1100

Background Check -   $40 (price may be up to $140 depending on clinical site)

Student Badge -   $10

Proctoring fee -  $20

Student Insurance - $30

Payment:

(Option 1) One payment of $1100  (Option 2) Down payment of $300 Two payments of $400 (Option 3) Down payment of $300 and four payments of $200.

Payments must be completed before taking the final exam.