Definition & Purpose
The Phlebotomist is a valuable member of the health care team responsible for the collection, processing, and transport of blood specimen to the laboratory. Phlebotomy is the collection of blood in treatment and prevention of disease.
This program will prepare individuals to do venipuncture and collect blood specimens for lab analysis. It focuses on the techniques for collecting blood samples. It provides opportunities for learners to perform routine venipuncture, routine capillary puncture and special collection procedures. This course also helps the student perform administration of some testing such as glucose testing, specimen collection, and bleeding times. Upon completion of this program, the successful student will have the basic knowledge and practical skills necessary to become an entry-level Phlebotomy Technician. This program meets the needs of students with no prior knowledge or experience in phlebotomy. It also provides training consisting of hands-on lab opportunities.
The objective of this course is to prepare students with adequate knowledge needed to perform duties and responsibilities of the phlebotomist. It prepares the learner to collect blood specimens for laboratory analysis. Learners apply medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, infection control, safety, communication and professionalism as they relate to the role of the phlebotomist in the medical laboratory. Specimen collection equipment and venipuncture are used.
This course prepares you for the following certification exam:
- CPT: Certified Phlebotomy Technician* (National Healthcareer Association)
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy and physiology
- Introduction to Phlebotomy
- Phlebotomy techniques
- Clinical lab procedures
- Human relations training
- Professional ethics
- Legal aspects of phlebotomy
- Sterilization techniques
- Infection Control
- The steps and their importance in : blood drawing by venipuncture and capillary techniques, blood specimen handling and transport, proper patient contact
- Features and use of various types of phlebotomy equipment
Inquire about the Phlebotomy Technician course online
Chicago: (312) 920-8822
Oak Brook: (630) 705-9999
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Hours: 90 / 9 Weeks / 2 Months Approx.