Phlebotomy
About Our Program
The phlebotomy techniques course prepares the learner to function as a member of the healthcare delivery team, performing the role of a phlebotomist. The phlebotomist generally works in a clinical laboratory under the supervision of the appropriate professional. He/she is responsible for collection procedures in both outpatient clinical and hospital inpatient settings for the purpose of laboratory analysis, including emergency and routine collection procedures from veins, skin puncture areas and arteries on patients of all ages. All students must achieve grades of “C” or above in theory and complete the appropriate clinical hours in order to receive a passing grade.
Nature of Work and Employment
The phlebotomist generally works in a clinical laboratory under the supervision of the appropriate professional.
Special Considerations
Students entering the health care professions (i.e. nursing, medical assistant, emergency medical technician, phlebotomist) must have a positive attitude about the importance of the work that they are being prepared to do. In part, a professional attitude involves personal integrity, the use of positive communication techniques, flexibility in regards to clinical assignments, and taking on a leadership role when necessary.
Physical Demands
The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met, with or without reasonable accommodations, to successfully perform the essential functions of both the clinical experiences and job requirements of a health care professional. While performing the duties of a health care student, the student is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers; handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and see, talk and hear. The student frequently is required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The student must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and or move up to 200 pounds with assistance.
Admission Requirements
Must be completed prior to the first day of class.
- Candidate must be at least 18 years of age.
- Submit all required clinical paperwork.
- Two-step TB test or equivalent.
- Complete a criminal background check, disqualifying convictions, and waiver form.
- Reading placement scores.