Phlebotomy 

ENTRANCE/ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

All applicants must meet the following admissions requirements:

•  Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.

•  Applicants must have a high school diploma or equivalent (G.E.D).

• Submit a clear a Background check and health records.

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PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:

This program is designed to instruct and develop the skills of the medical professional in the science of venipunctures. The curriculum is designed to meet the standards of the MedCa, a national certifying agency of 

Phlebotomy Technicians. The student will receive instruction in identifying equipment and supplies used to obtain

a routine venous specimen, urinalysis, blood smears and capillary punctures. The student will also receive hands-
on experience in veni-puncture. Upon successful completion of this program, the participant will be able to

describe the 28 steps used for proper veni-puncture and list the anti-coagulants used, order of tube draw, and
color-coding recognized with each type of specimen collection. The participant will also receive a Blood borne
pathogen certificate after successfully completing a 4-hour program. The students will also become knowledgeable
in OSHA standards as applicable to the laboratory and healthcare setting.

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PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:

The objective of the program is for the students successfully identify and/or perform the following:

• Describe quality assessments

• Identify methods to maintain confidentiality

• Define medicolegal terms

• Describe the cardiovascular system

• Distinguish the characteristics of the vascular system

• Define medical terminology

• Problem solving

• Clotting Mechanisms

• Explain the proper OSHA techniques

• List the basic specimen-handling guidelines

•  Identify the various supplies and equipment

• Describe preanalytical complications

• Demonstrate the venipuncture process

• Describe the “order of draw”

• Identify blood collection tubes & additives

• Demonstrate the capillary specimen process

• Demonstrate the blood smear process

• Demonstrate the urinalysis process

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PROGRAM LENGTH:

175 clock hours 

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