Phlebotomy Technician
Career Overview
Phlebotomy Technicians work in hospitals, physician offices, group practices, independent laboratories, health maintenance organizations, and public facilities. Duties of a phlebotomy technician may include drawing blood, preparing specimens for storage or testing, assembling equipment and verifying patient's records. A phlebotomist may also interview and screen donors at a blood bank.
Certification
The Phlebotomy Technician program prepares students with training needed to successfully take the national certification examination.
Length of Training/Requirements
The program consists of 215 hours of classroom instruction and 120 hours of supervised clinical externship in an approved site with full service lab.
Prerequisites
- High school diploma or GED.
- Previous college experience, or assessment of entry-level academic skills in reading, writing, and math
- Documentation or assessment of computer skills: Windows,MS Word, keyboarding speed of 25 wpm
- Completed application packet including immunizations and TB screening
Clinical Requirements
Proof of liability and health insurance, immunizations and health form, criminal background check and drug screen required.
Coursework
| Class | Hours |
|---|---|
| Medical Terminology I (MDCA 1013) | 64 |
| CPR (EMSP 1091) | 7 |
| Human Disease/Pathophysiology (MDCA 1002) | 48 |
| Phlebotomy (PLAB 1023) | 32 |
| Phlebotomy II (PLAB 1091) | 48 |
| Clinical: Phlebotomy (PLAB 1060) | 120 |
| Electronic Medical Records (HITT 1091) | 16 |
| Total | 335 |
| *Course offerings vary by semester. | |
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Continuing Education Class Listings
Fall 2008