Phlebotomy
The purpose of this program is an in-depth
study of phlebotomy and the related skills
required by the phlebotomist to function
in the health care setting.
As a Phlebotomy Technician, you will
be qualified to work in a hospital, in a
doctor’s clinic, or other related health
care facilities.
The curriculum includes classroom and clinical experience in the following discipline areas: Basic Phlebotomy PLAB 1023, Phlebotomy Lab PLAX 1023 and Clinical Practice PLAB 1060.
Admission Requirements
- Program Application
- Transcripts of high school graduation or GED completion with a score of 40 or better
- Two completed reference forms
- Copy of current immunizations
- Proof of physical exam within the last year signed by a M.D. or D.O.
- Current Healthcare Provider CPR certification
Students are admitted to the Phlebotomy
course on a first come basis after admission
criteria have been met.
A criminal history record information and
drug screen are required within eight weeks
prior to admission to clinicals.
The Phlebotomy program is a 16-week, non-credit certificate of completion course.
Basic Phlebotomy (PLAB-1023)
Unit One: Health Care Delivery
System
Identify the health care provider in
hospital and clinics and the phlebotomist's
role as a member of this healthcare team.
Lists the types of laboratory procedures
performed in the various section of the
lab. Describe how laboratory testing is
used to assess body function and disease.
Define medical terminology commonly
used in the lab.
Unit Two: Infection Control and
Safety
Identify policies and procedures for
maintaining laboratory safety. Identify
and discuss the modes of transmission
of infection and methods for prevention.
Describe safety measures that should be
followed at all times by a phlebotomist
when collecting patient's specimens.
Unit Three: Basic Anatomy and
Physiology
Describe the basic function of each of
the main body systems, identify parts of
the body according to their proximity to
one of the body planes and also identify
the veins of the arms, hands, legs, and
feet on which phlebotomy is performed.
Units Four-Seven
1. Specimen Collection
2. Blood Collection Equipment and
Supplies
3. Blood Collection Procedures
4. Specimen Processing
Unit Eight: Quality Assurance
Identify policies and procedures used in
the clinical laboratory to assure quality
in the obtaining of blood specimens.
Unit Nine: Communications Skills
and Professional Behavior
Explain the importance of patient
confidentiality, interaction with patients,
the Patient's Bill of Rights and techniques
for dealing with family and visitors
during the blood speciman collection.
*The PBT Program is a formal structured program and upon completion, the student is eligible to take a national certifying examination.
