Phlebotomy Technician

Service Description

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. 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 Required Textbook and Resources: Hartman’s Complete Guide for the Phlebotomy Technician Hartman’s Complete Guide for the Phlebotomy Technician Workbook