Phlebotomy Technician

Course Description: 

The 80-hour class is comprised of classroom and hands-on instruction. 
In order to sit for the certification test, students must have completed a minimum of 25 successful venipunctures and 5 capillary punctures.  Students will be expected to practice venipunctures on one another and on guests they invite to class who have completed a waiver form.   

Students will learn to:

• Prepare and inform patients for venipuncture.
• Identify the OSHA safety precautions that must be followed.
• Explain the order of the draw for the vacuum tube and butterfly methods.
• Describe the guidelines for use of evacuated tubes.
• Identify possible problems during a venipuncture.
• Define the phlebotomist’s role in collecting and transporting specimens.
• Maintain collection equipment.
• Identify tube additives and their actions.
• List sites for venipuncture, capillary and arterial puncture.

The curriculum includes:

• 20 hours of anatomy & physiology and medical terminology.
• 60 hours of phlebotomy instruction. 

Program Schedule:

The class generally meets two nights a week, three hours each evening,
for 27 consecutive sessions. Check the most recent brochure for the current dates and times. 

 
Requirements:

• Submit the $60 non-refundable application fee before orientation.
• Attend a WorkKeys / Orientation session.
• Begin Hepatitis B Immunization series before attending class.
• Provide proof of a recent two-step mantoux (TB test).
• Wear scrubs, lab coat and appropriate shoes to class. 

Tuition and Fees: 

 $60 non-refundable application fee
 $895 tuition

Upon completion:

Following successful completion of all course requirements, students will be eligible to sit for a nationally recognized credentialing exam for an additional fee.