Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy Technicians are critical team members at hospitals, diagnostic laboratories and blood donor centers. As advancements in medical technology rise, it’s an especially exciting time to begin a career in this thriving field. The phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient’s blood specimens by venipuncture and micro-collection for testing purposes. Phlebotomists are employed throughout the healthcare system including in hospitals, neighborhood health centers, medical group practices, HMO’s, public health facilities, veteran hospitals, insurance carriers, and in other healthcare settings. The demand for phlebotomy technicians has increased substantially with the overall complexity of healthcare services and the risks of infectious disease. Current healthcare industry experts predict a 15% increase in phlebotomy jobs by 2018. The Phlebotomy Technician Program, offered by our accredited school partners, prepares students to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects of blood collection and will review the skills needed to perform venipunctures safely. Also includes terminology, blood collection procedures, order of draw and other engaging topics. Program also includes an optional clinical externship at a local healthcare provider! The Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood and other specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. This course covers the following key areas and topics: • Process and procedures for collecting blood specimens for laboratory analysis • All aspects of blood collection and related procedures • The order of draw • Universal precautions • Skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely • Terminology and related anatomy and physiology Phlebotomy Technician Detailed Course Information: • The history of Phlebotomy and the roles and responsibilities of a Phlebotomy Technician • Laboratory operations (e.g. safety, quality control,), quality assurance , laboratory law, ethics and regulatory issues • Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system and anatomy of the hand, leg & foot – including arteries and veins • Universal precautions – safety protocols, infection control and medical asepsis • Specimen collection, processing, handling, documentation and transportation • Venipuntcures and skin puncture practice, syringe practice, heel puncture, protocol, syringe draws, etc. • National Certification: Students who complete this program will have the opportunity to pursue the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician Exam. Module 1 - Overview and Safety in Phlebotomy Procedures Lesson 1 - Phlebotomy Practice and Quality Management Lesson 2 - Communication Strategies Lesson 3 - Professional Ethics, Legal, and Regulatory Issues Lesson 4 - Infection Control Lesson 5 - Safety and First Aid Module 2 - Overview of Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology Lesson 6 - Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology of Organ Systems Lesson 7 - Anatomy and Physiology of Organ Systems Lesson 8 - The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems Module 3 - Phlebotomy Specimen Collection Procedures Lesson 9 - Blood Collection Equipment Lesson 10 - Preanalytical Complications Causing Medical Errors in Blood Collection Lesson 11 - Venipuncture Procedures Lesson 12 - Capillary Blood Specimens Lesson 13 - Specimen Handling, Transportation, and Processing Module 4 - Point-of-Care Testing and Special Procedures Lesson 14 - Pediatric and Geriatric Procedures Lesson 15 - Point-of-Care Collections Lesson 16 - Arterial, Intravenous (IV), and Special Collection Procedures Lesson 17 - Urinalysis, Body Fluids, and Other Specimens Lesson 18 - Drug Use, Forensic Toxicology, Workplace Testing, Sports Medicine, and Related Areas Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

Module 1: Healthcare Fundamentals • The History of Healthcare • Healthcare Etiquette • Professional Situations and Applications Module 2: Communication in Healthcare • Healthcare Teams • Team Success • Champions Module 3: Medical Documentation and Record Keeping: HIPAA • Use and Disclosure • Real Life Scenarios • HIPAA Laws, Policies, and Requirements Module 4: Medical Terminology • Word Structure • Prefix, Root Word, and Suffix • Organization of the Body • Diagnostic Testing and Radiology Module 5: Anatomy & Physiology • Anatomy and Physiology Basics • Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, and Respiratory Systems • Digestive, Reproductive, and Urinary Systems • Blood and the Cardiovascular System • Lymphatic, Immune, and Endocrine Systems • Nervous and Sensory Systems Module 6: Venipuncture Equipment and Safety • Personal Protective Equipment • Tourniquets • Antiseptics • Evacuated Collection Tubes • Post-exposure Needle stick Follow-Up Module 7: Venipuncture • Patient Prep • Preparing Venipuncture • Performing Venipuncture • Completing Venipuncture • Complications with Venipuncture Module 8: Capillary Puncture • Equipment • Site Selection • Patient Prep • Collecting the Specimen Module 9: Specimen Handling • Chain of Custody • Capillary Puncture Specimen Handling

All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements: Internet Connection • Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless) Hardware Requirements • Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher • Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended Software Requirements • Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher • Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx) • Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended • Cookies MUST be enabled • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) • Adobe PDF Reader

Students who complete this program will have the opportunity to pursue the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician Exam. In addition, several state and national certification exams exist to test the competency of aspiring phlebotomy technicians. Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.

This course provides students with qualified support professionals to guide them through their learning experience. The student support team is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and registration or enrollment questions. Support advisers also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement.