Phlebotomy Technician
(96 clock hours)
Description/Objectives: The Phlebotomy Technician is an integral part of the medical laboratory team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from patients by venipuncture or micro-techniques. Phlebotomists generally work for laboratories, hospitals, clinics, and physician offices. The phlebotomist facilitates the collection and transportation of laboratory specimens and is often the patient’s only contact with the medical laboratory.
Phlebotomist responsibilities may include drawing blood from patients or donors in hospitals, blood banks, clinics, doctor offices, laboratories, or similar facility for medical purposes, assembling equipment (such as needles, blood collection devices, gauze, tourniquet, cotton, and alcohol, verifying or recording identity of patient or donor, conversing with patient to allay fear of procedure, applying tourniquet to arm, locating vein, swabbing area with disinfectant, and inserting needles into vein to draw blood into collection tube (may also prick finger instead of inserting needle), labeling and storing blood container for processing, conducting patient interview, taking vital signs, and testing blood samples to screen donors at a blood bank, being able to analyze information and make appropriate recommendations.
Upon successful completion of this program, students should possess knowledge of:
- Role of the Phlebotomist
- Quality Assurance and Legal issues
- Universal Precautions
- Basic Medical Terminology, Basic Anatomy, Physiology and Circulation
- Blood Collection Equipment and Additives
- Venipuncture Specimen Collection Procedures
- Butterfly Needle Technique
- Blood Collection Variables and Complications
- Procedural Errors and Troubleshooting
- Specific Testing and Collection Requirements
- Specimen Handling and Processing
Program Length: 6 weeks
Admission Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET)
Pass a Wonderlic aptitude test (Passing score of 20).
Have all immunizations and health records current and up to date. (Tb, Varicella, MMR, Tdap, Hepatitis)
Must pass a background or criminal check and a drug test.
Possess a current BLS/CPR certification.
Program Curriculum Outline
| Course Number | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PB - 100 | Anatomy and Physiology and Introduction to Phlebotomy | 12.00 | 12.00 | 24.00 |
| PB - 200 | Fundamental Phlebotomy | 12.00 | 12.00 | 24.00 |
| PB - 300 | Advanced Phlebotomy | 12.00 | 12.00 | 24.00 |
| PB - 400 | Professional Development and Certification Exam Prep | 12.00 | 12.00 | 24.00 |
48.00 | 48.00 | 96.00 |
Graduation Requirements:
A minimum grade of 70% must be obtained on the final exam for the student to graduate. Course Completion Certificates will not be issued to final averaged less than 70%. A Certificate of Completion will be given to the student after successful completion of the program.
Required Study Time or Out-of-Class Assignments:
Outside study may be required to successfully complete the required course assignments. The amount of time will vary according to an individual student’s abilities. Out-of-class assignments will be presented on the syllabus for each course. These assignments must be turned in at the designated time and will be graded and evaluated. Out-of-class assignments are designed to meet the learning objectives of each course, and the grades are included in the final grade for the course. Students are responsible for reading any materials assigned by their instructors.
Course Descriptions:
| PB - 100 | Anatomy and Physiology and Introduction to Phlebotomy | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Hours | 24 | The student will learn Medical terminology the spelling and correct terms to use for all parts of the body. The language of medicine including suffixes, prefixes, and root words with emphasis on terminology associated with anatomic systems. The students will also learn basic anatomy and physiology. Students will also learn terms related to common disorders, diseases, and treatments. Students will learn the process of blood draws and types with emphasis on medical ethics that set the standards of conduct for health care professionals. |
| Lec / Lab | 12 / 12 | |
| Prerequisite | admission | |
| PB - 200 | Fundamental Phlebotomy | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Hours | 24 | The student will learn the application and experience in the practice of phlebotomy. This will include hands on drill with lab simulations on manikins. Students will learn fundamental techniques in collecting venous blood and capillary blood specimens. Topics include anatomy and physiology as related to specimen collection, properties of arterial blood venous blood; specialized collection equipment, specialized collection techniques; requisitioning, specimen transport and specimen processing, and quality assurance. Students will earn HIPAA training and the phlebotomy foundations, common blood test and order of blood draws. Lab work includes hands on drill with simulations, check offs, capillary and wing infusion, HIPAA exam. |
| Lec / Lab | 12 / 12 | |
| Prerequisite | Phlebotomy (PB) - 100 | |
| PB - 300 | Advanced Phlebotomy | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Hours | 12 | In this course students will learn the application of phlebotomy techniques that will be used in a clinical laboratory settings or healthcare environment. Focusing on safety, quality control, communication, interpersonal skills, and ethical considerations relating to patients. Syringe draws, venipuncture, Butterfly Draw, Butterfly Draw with syringe, Hard stick Draw. Critical analysis of issues and moral problems affecting all thinking adults. Lab work includes 50 sticks, class activities, practicing techniques and theory. Students will perform a minimum of 24 hours practice in the skills labs with a minimum of 25 sticks. |
| Lec / Lab | 12 / 12 | |
| Prerequisite | Phlebotomy (PB) - 200 | |
| PB - 400 | Professional Development/Certification Exam Prep | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Hours | 12 | In this course, students will learn professional development, customer service, resume and interview preparation, job searching workshop and certification exam prep. 12/12/24 (Prerequisite: PB 300) |
| Lec / Lab | 12 / 12 | |
| Prerequisite | Phlebotomy (PB) - 300 | |
| Tuition | $850.00 |
| Registration Fee | $50.00 |
| Obank/Practice | $75.00 |
| Textbooks/Supplies | $95.00 |
$1,070.00 |
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