Description:   

The phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient’s blood specimens by venipuncture and micro collection for testing purposes. Phlebotomists are employed throughout the healthcare system including in hospitals, neighborhood health centers, medical group practices, HMO’s, public health facilities, veteran hospitals, insurance carriers, and in other healthcare settings. The demand for phlebotomy technicians has increased substantially with the overall complexity of healthcare services and the risks of infectious disease. Current healthcare industry experts predict a 15% increase in phlebotomy jobs by 2018.

This course prepares students to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will review blood collection, the skills needed to perform venipuncture's and other collection techniques. This course also includes terminology, blood collection procedures, order of draw and other topics.

Program also includes an optional clinical externship at a local healthcare provider.

Class Details:        

Course Objectives

The Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood and other specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. This course covers the following key areas and topics:

• Process and procedures for collecting blood specimens for laboratory analysis
• All aspects of blood collection and related procedures
• The order of draw
• Universal precautions
• Skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely
• Terminology and related anatomy and physiology

Education and Certification

• Students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
• Several state and national certification exams exist to test the competency of aspiring phlebotomy technicians.

Detailed Course Topics Covered

• The history of phlebotomy and the healthcare setting
• Quality assurance and legal issues
• Infection control, safety, first aid, and personal wellness
• Universal precautions including safety protocols and infection control
• Laboratory operations (e.g. safety, quality control)
• Blood banks and blood typing, lab departments and personnel
• Medical terminology and laboratory theory
• Human anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
• Specimen collection, processing, and handling
• Blood collection equipment, additives, and order of draw
• Venipuncture specimen collection procedures
• Capillary puncture equipment and procedures
• Special collections and point-of-care testing
• Arterial puncture procedures
• Non-blood specimens and tests
• Pediatric and geriatric blood collection
• Blood and blood composition, blood tubes, coagulation, venipuncture protocols, etc.
• Heel puncture, protocol, practice, and syringe draws
• Respiratory, pneumonia and TB isolation protocol
• Laboratory skills and simulated/animated labs

What You Can Expect

• 24 hour a day instructor support & course mentors
• engaging labs, student exercises and course videos
• all textbooks, workbooks and student materials
• a new “Secure Student Website” – including career resources & other training

To ensure that all students have the resources they need to succeed, students will have access to a secure “Student Portal” website which includes:

• Career building exercises, resume writing tips, interview techniques, etc..
• Career mentors - there to help students take the next step in their career!
• Other skills training including lifelong learning skills, healthcare review, etc.

Tuition:

$1,299. Program also includes an optional clinical externship at a local healthcare provider.

Who Should Attend

A great course for medical office professionals to obtain the skills needed for a phlebotomists position or to advance their current healthcare career.

Schedule:

On Demand After Registration

Location:

 Online