This program is designed to prepare students for employment as a phlebotomist or aiding in upgrading the skills, of any medical professionals already practicing phlebotomy.

The program prepares students to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Online course work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures, OSHA Safety Standards and career development; while the clinical training teaches students the skills and techniques to perform puncture methods and includes lab exercises, live blood draws, work with a training arm and other exercises intended to prepare students to function as an entry level Phlebotomy Technician.

Structure & Function of the Circulatory System & Related Medical Terminology

Students in this course will demonstrate knowledge of the circulatory system and the use of related medical terminology. Students will study the blood, its components and function within the human body.

 


Law & Ethics and the role of Phlebotomy Technicians in the healthcare setting

Students will learn the laws which govern the duties and the work settings of the Phlebotomy Technician. Students will develop understanding of their specific ethical responsibilities critical to the role of the Phlebotomy Technician.

 


Phlebotomy Skills Theory & Lab

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and practice of procedures required for blood draws. These include sanitation techniques and sterilization procedures, venipuncture, identification of labeling, identifying orders and other essential information for the development of the phlebotomy skills base.


Specimen Transfer, Accessioning & Processing

This course concentrates on the specific procedures involved in transferring blood products and specimens, its proper storage and the processing involved. The course also places emphasis on the importance of accessioning, the entry portal for the record of a specimen entering the laboratory system. Ultimately students will learn the importance of accuracy and following procedure to increase safety and reduce the risk of error.


Quality Assurance & Safety Procedures

In this course students will develop the skills base and thinking processes involved in ensuring quality and safety in client care, laboratory processes and records accuracy.