PROGRAM BREAKDOWN

 

This course prepares students for entry level competencies as phlebotomists in hospitals, clinics, blood banks and other healthcare settings.  Students will develop skills in performing phlebotomy procedures during on-campus training followed by externships.  Some of the topics covered in this program include phlebotomy in relation to the healthcare setting, anatomy and physiology in relation to phlebotomy, venipuncture techniques, specimen processing, non-blood specimens, injection control and proper handling techniques.  A career as a phlebotomist offers flexible hours, nice working conditions and a chance to perform an integral, respected job in the health care profession with minimal post-secondary education required.  In addition, a certificate in Phlebotomy can serve as a stepping stone to other health professions involving clinical, administrative and patient care.  In general, phlebotomists work directly with patients—from newborns to the elderly.

 

 

160 hours

• 60 hours didactic

• 100* hours externship

  • Externships usually take place during normal business hours during the week (Example: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

*some locations have varied externship hours