Students will be trained to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions including:  Vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, and butterfly needles on adults.  Emphasis will be placed on infection prevention, proper patient identification, test requirements, proper labeling of specimens and quality assurance. 

Students will be taught specimen handling and processing. Success in the healthcare field requires a working knowledge of the language and medical terminology. Basic information about the structures and functions of each body system is presented to aid in mastering the meaning and spelling of thousands of medical terms and abbreviations.

Both classroom instruction and clinical experience during a 100-hour rotation at a healthcare facility will provide an opportunity for the student to gain the skill and knowledge necessary to take the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (exam fee included). Note: Clinical hours may be scheduled during the day.  Students will be required to purchase their own uniforms.  Students will be required to have a criminal background check, updated immunization records, 2-Step Mantoux TB test, and have started the Hepatitis B-series prior to participation in the externship portion of the program (to be discussed during orientation).