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Students will be introduced to the field of phlebotomy in physicians’ offices, hospitals, and other health-related facilities. Students will learn phlebotomy skills, including but not limited to the following: specimen collections, specimen processing and handling, laboratory operations (safety, quality control, etc.), and anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system. Students will also be introduced to infection control/universal precautions and a career development module. Anatomically correct arms are used in class for practice, but 50 sticks, 10 capillary sticks on live individuals are required to qualify for certification. Students will be offered 60 hours of theory and practice and will be required to complete 80 hours of clinical externship with a healthcare provider. (These hours will be outside of the listed classroom hours.) Health clearance documents will be required once accepted into the class. No medical experience needed. Textbook and testing fees are additional charges.
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Careers
Staff Only
Personnel
Sub Call-In Service
Health & Safety
