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 What Phlebotomy Technicians do? |
| Phlebotomy is the act of drawing blood either for testing or transfusion. It is a skill employed by physicians and many professionals in allied health fields, including nurses, medical assistants, paramedics, and clinical laboratory scientists. Health care is a rapidly expanding industry, and a new professional, the certified phlebotomist, helps to reduce the workload of doctors and nurses by focusing exclusively on blood collection, particularly in hospitals and blood drives Depending on the regional characteristics of the organization they work for, phlebotomists may have to travel to collect samples (this is referred to as a domiciliary service). They may travel to nursing homes or outpatient clinics to collect samples. |
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| What are your admissions Requirements? |
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All applicants who wish to enter this program must have a high school diploma or an equivalent (GED) |
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| How long will it take me to complete this training? |
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This program can be completed in (8) weeks and consists of four (7) weeks of theory and lab and one (1) week of Clinical Externship. Classes meet Monday-Friday 9 AM – 1 PM or 6 PM -10 PM |
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40 hours classroom instruction |
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40 hours clinical externship |
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20 hours of lab |
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100 venipuncture |
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Passing score on the NHA certification exam |
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| What will I learn? |
| Our phlebotomy training courses include: |
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Anatomy and physiology – This includes the circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, and muscular and skeletal systems. |
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Blood and cell composition – Understanding how blood and cells are affected by infection and disease is at the crux of the phlebotomy field. |
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Blood sampling procedures – Venipuncture, or vein puncture, is handled differently for different people. Newborns, children, adults and the elderly all have veins that require different techniques. |
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Laboratory safety – Understanding how to safely handle lab equipment and clean up spills are key in keeping yourself and your co-workers protected from infection and physical harm. |
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CPR – Lots of things can happen on the job. Being prepared with a CPR certification is a good idea. More phlebotomy courses are including CPR training in their curriculum. |
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Professional behavior |
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Quality control |
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Legal issues |
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| Where can I work? |
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Hospitals |
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Doctor’s Office |
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Blood collection centers |
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Outpatient clinics |
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