Phlebotomy

DESCRIPTION OVERVIEW

Phlebotomy program will prepare graduates to work as an entry-level Phlebotomy Technician in a clinic, hospital, nursing home or long-term care facility. Graduates will be able to assist in basic laboratory procedures, collecting blood and other clinical tasks.

Phlebotomy technicians are healthcare professionals responsible for obtaining patient specimens. They can perform various functions such as venipuncture, micro-collection, and specimen processing and handling while maintaining patient safety and confidentiality.

This course is designed to meet the National Health Career Association (NHA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), and New York State Education Department curriculum requirements. The course will prepare graduates for NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Professional Certification. The course includes both theory and clinical training.

The course curriculum is approved by New York State Education Department, by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET) and by National Health Career Association (NHA).

This course is offered to participants as continuing education or professional development in order to enhance existing employment in the medical field and/or enhance their responsibilities at their current employer.

This course is a part of our Patient Care Technician (PCT) program and also is a part of our Patient Care Specialist program and you may consider to enroll in one of those programs.

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

This course is designed for those (men and women) looking for employment as phlebotomis, and is recommended for all students considering nursing careers.

This program is specially recommended for nurse aide assistants who have a valid CNA license in order to become certified phlebotomist.

Combination with the Electrocardiography program and with CNA program will allow graduates to work as an entry-level Patient Care Technician in a clinic, hospital, nursing home or long-term care facility.

This course is offered as continuing education or professional development course to participants in order to enhance existing employment in the medical field.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

1. TEXTBOOK
2. UNIFORM, SUPPLIES
3. PREPARATION FOR CERTIFICATION EXAM – NHA CERTIFIED PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN (CPT)
4. NHA Exam is scheduled to be taken on our site because we are NHA Approved Testing Center

Entrance Requirements:

You need to be at least 18 years old

Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma (GED)