Graduation from a program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in the specialty field or subject area in which they teach. Additionally, the faculty member possesses two (2) years of occupational (i.e., practical) experience in the subject field in which they teach; OR ii. A minimum of three (3) years of job-related training and experience, as described above, for those instructors who are not graduates from an accredited program in the field in which they teach.
This program provides a history of the phlebotomist’s role in healthcare as well as quality assurance, legal issues and infection control surrounding phlebotomy. The theory content of capillary, venipuncture, and the correct order of blood draw are emphasized. Hands-on experience in a laboratory setting allows the student the opportunity to perform capillary and venipuncture techniques. The program also covers collection of non-blood specimens and considerations surrounding specimen collection. It also introduces procedures as they relate to the pediatric and geriatric populations. Arterial blood gases will be discussed as well as specialty tests. The student will gain further experience in venipuncture techniques as well as lab requisition. Different roles available surrounding phlebotomy will be discussed.
Candidates must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
2 weeks prior to a class start date. This program starts 5 times per year.