(252 Hours)

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.  Both classroom instruction and clinical experience during a 100-hour externship 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 and students will be placed in clinical assignments as space is available. Students will be required to purchase their own uniforms and have a criminal background check.  Healthcare providers and labs require immunizations for students participating in externships. Students are required to have received the first Hepatitis B vaccination prior to the first day of class.

Prerequisite: Medical Terminology course (see course schedule below).  Proof of successful course completion (transcript or certificate of completion) is required.  It is recommended that Medical Terminology and the Phlebotomy Certification program not be taken concurrently.

WorkKeys assessment is required prior to registration.  Call 440-891-7697 for details.

Schedule/Tuition:

Fall 2011
Monday – Wednesday
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
September 19, 2011 – February 8, 2012 (approximate ending date)

Spring 2012
Monday – Wednesday
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM
February 27, 2012 – July 5, 2012 (approximate ending date)

Tuition Fee: $2,995
Tuition includes textbooks and certification examination fee.

Medical Terminology/Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology(48 hrs.)

Your 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.
Th        6:00 PM – 9:00 PM     March 1, 2012 – June 14, 2012
Class fee $425   Materials fee $100   Total $525

Call Elaine Byrd at (440) 891-7697 for more information or to begin the registration process.

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Syllabus

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