The primary responsibility of a Phlebotomist is to obtain specimens from clietns for the purpose of laboratory analysis. This requires the Phlebotomist to become familiar with asll aspects related to blood collection process. The focus of this training program is to provide students with comprehensive sklills to be able to venipuncture competently and safely. Lectures will include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, blood collection procedures, specimen communication skills and professionalism. Students will have hands-on lab practice sessions to learn the skills and techniques to perform the required puncture methods. Upon successful completion of program students will recieve a VU certificate of the completion and have the opportunity to test for the National Healthcareers Association Certificate.