Objectives and Mission:

The Phlebotomy Technician Program equips students with the knowledge and skills required to perform blood collection procedures, handle and process blood specimens, and interact professionally and compassionately with patients. This program offers comprehensive training in venipuncture through both theoretical lessons and practical experience. Theoretical sessions cover the principles, anatomy, and terminology related to the cardiovascular system, while practical sessions provide firsthand experience in venipuncture techniques, validated through a skills verification process.

Students will also learn about anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, and infection control practices. Graduates will be eligible to take the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) Nationally Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) exam and can enter the workforce as phlebotomy technicians in various healthcare settings.

Learning Outcomes:

Upon completing this course, students will be able to:

• Perform venipuncture, capillary puncture, and other blood collection procedures accurately and efficiently.
• Handle and process blood specimens according to standard laboratory procedures.
• Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare providers.
• Understand the anatomy and physiology of blood collection sites.
• Apply medical terminology correctly.
• Follow infection control practices to prevent the spread of bloodborne pathogens.

Program Breakdown by Course:

• MED101 Anatomy, Physiology, and Medical Terminology: 90 online theory hours
• HIV101 HIV/AIDS, Bloodborne Pathogens, and OSHA: 6 online theory hours
• PHL101 Phlebotomy: 30 online theory hours, 45 onsite lab hours

Total: 171 hours (126 online theory hours, 45 onsite lab hours)

Assessment Criteria:

• Completion of pre-course quizzes (to be reviewed during the course).
• Achievement of at least 80% on the final written examination.
• 45 onsite lab hours.