Phlebotomy

The Phlebotomy program prepares adult students to become eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) examination. Graduates of the program are then able to work as a phlebotomist or use phlebotomy skills in a variety of hospitals, care centers, or clinic settings. The program provides hands-on, competency-based technical education through classroom and laboratory instruction and practice. Training includes a study of basic phlebotomy: specimen collection (including venipunctures and dermal punctures), laboratory testing, patient complications, isolation techniques, and infection control.

Objectives

• Graduates will demonstrate knowledge of phlebotomy, lab organization, equipment, safety, infection control, techniques, basic human anatomy and physiology, and legal and ethical issues.
• Graduates will demonstrate clinical competencies of hands-on phlebotomy techniques including venipuncture procedures, dermal punctures, and special collections using correct laboratory safety procedures.
• Graduates will exhibit professional responsibility.
• Graduates will be prepared to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certifying examination.

BLS CPR is a prerequisite for this course. Click here for CPR information.