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Phlebotomy Technician

A. Course Objective: Description: The Phlebotomy Technician Program is a 220-hour course. A 120-hour classroom phase and 100-hour / 120 unaided collections externship at a CLIA approved clinical site. Successful completion of classroom and will result in a Certificate of Completion in a Phlebotomy Technician Program. The curriculum captures current phlebotomy techniques to prepare students for certification exams and success in their future practice. With the latest information on safety instrumentation laboratory information systems legal issues and diagnostic tests students can handle the full range of issues and contingencies that this field demands. The program begins with an introduction to the healthcare setting including infection control and quality assurance. It then instills an understanding of medical terminology and body systems with their associated disorders and diagnostic tests setting the foundation for detailed descriptions/application of common blood collection procedures. Students close out the classroom phase of the program by learning about special procedures including non-blood specimen collection point-of-care tests and arterial puncture procedures. Most importantly students always practice what they have learned in the AMTI skill labs. Critical real-world experience is gained at each students assigned clinical externship. Students however must be willing and flexible to comply with the schedule associated with or identified by the externship site. Program Objectives: Develop knowledge of basic science concepts applicable to phlebotomy procedures. Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and medical terminology. Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems. Demonstrate basic understanding of age-specific or psychosocial considerations involved in the performance of phlebotomy procedures on various age groups of patients. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of specimen collection and specimen integrity in the delivery of patient care. Demonstrate understanding of quality assurance and quality control in phlebotomy. Communicate (verbally and nonverbally) effectively and appropriately in the workplace. Develop critical thinking and skills sufficient to perform phlebotomy techniques and procedures such as specimen collecting p.

Certificate, less than 12 weeks

Phlebotomy Technician

In-person

Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary; Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technicians; Medical and Clinical Laboratory Technologists