Course Details

In Phlebotomy, students learn about the past and present of phlebotomy practices, infection control, equipment, safety, the circulatory system, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, preanalytical consideration, venipuncture, straights venipuncture, butterfly venipuncture, special collections, patient identification, and other relevant skills. Students also learn advanced phlebotomy procedures ensuring adequate knowledge and skills in their field. Students hone communication and phlebotomy skills, while practicing real-life scenarios in a controlled environment. Students explore phlebotomy jobs and prepare for employment by demonstrating learned skills.

This program will provide students with the skills and knowledge needed to become competent phlebotomists. The program provides hands-on, competency-based technical education through classroom and laboratory instruction as well as hands-on practice. Lectures are given on basic and advanced phlebotomy, including the healthcare setting, overview of the human body, blood collection procedures, and special collection procedures.