Phlebotomy Technician with Pediatric & Geriatric Specialization

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. This program also includes a birth to the golden years specialization which provides students with an advantage when pursuing employment in a pediatric and/or geriatric setting. 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 Module 5 - Pediatrics Lesson 19 - The medical assistant's role in a pediatric specialty office Lesson 20 - Age-related physical and developmental factors for children Lesson 21 - How to assist in procedures performed in the pediatric specialty office Lesson 22 - Common childhood diseases and disorders Module 6 - Geriatrics Lesson 23 - The medical assistant's role in the geriatric office Lesson 24 - The physical changes that take place during aging Lesson 25 - The psychological aspects of aging Lesson 26 - The social components of the aging process Lesson 27 - The nutritional needs and challenges associated with aging Lesson 28 - The various cultural views of the elderly in society 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: OSHA Infection Control Compliance • Introduction to Infection Control • Personal Protection • Protection of the Office Environment • Instruments, Specialized Equipment & Laboratory Specimens • Infectious Patients & Healthcare Workers • Waste Management Plan • Chemical Disinfection • Heat Sterilization • Exposure Control • General Safety Standards • Employee Training • OSHA'S Required Records Module 5: Medical Terminology • Word Structure • Prefix, Root Word, and Suffix • Organization of the Body • Diagnostic Testing and Radiology Module 6: 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 7: Venipuncture Equipment and Safety • Personal Protective Equipment • Tourniquets • Antiseptics • Evacuated Collection Tubes • Post-exposure Needle stick Follow-Up Module 8: Needles and Supplies in Phlebotomy • Multisample Needles • Needle Holders • Syringes • Winged Infusion Sets (Butterfly Assembly) Module 9: Venipuncture • Patient Prep • Preparing Venipuncture • Performing Venipuncture • Completing Venipuncture • Complications with Venipuncture Module 10: Capillary Puncture • Equipment • Site Selection • Patient Prep • Collecting the Specimen Module 11: Specimen Handling • Chain of Custody • Capillary Puncture Specimen Handling Module 12: Pediatrics • Common Conditions in the Pediatric Population • Communicating with Pediatric Patients and Parents • Age-Related Development Module 13: Geriatrics • Role in the geriatric office • The physical changes that take place during aging • The psychological aspects of aging • The social components of the aging process • The nutritional needs and challenges associated with aging • The various cultural views of the elderly in society

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 class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.