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Opportunities

Demand for Phlebotomists has increased significantly in recent years. Nurses are no longer being asked to draw blood or perform electrocardiograms. Phlebotomists are being hired to perform these technical tasks. Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Doctors’ Offices, Labs and Clinics are constantly looking for trained Patient Care Technicians.

Upon successfully completing our course you are qualified to take the National Certification Examination which will definitely widen your job placement opportunities. Assignments can lead to life long careers with some of the health care establishments.


Program Design

The objective of the Phlebotomy program is to provide the proper training in which a student can acquire satisfactory skills and demonstrate competency in Phlebotomy.   This multi-dimensional program is intended for the student who seeks an entry level position as a Phlebotomist. The students attend both instruction lecture classes and practice classes in the school lab. The phlebotomy lab is equipped with practice arms for venipuncture, as well as needles, syringes, and tubes. The EKG lab is equipped with an EKG machine as well as the required supplies.


Course Outline

      History of Phlebotomy
      Anatomy and Physiology
      Infectious diseases
      Tubes, needles, anticoagulants, trays, chair, and supplies
      Venipuncture
      Order of Draw
      Physiologic and biologic considerations
      Bleeding time test
      Neonatal blood collection
      Vital signs
      Electrocardiographs
      Office Management skills
      Medical-legal issue
      Lab Sessions


Upon successful completion the student will be qualified to obtain an entry-level position as a Phlebotomist.