Phlebotomy

THE NEXT CLASS BEGINS JANUARY 5, 2015!!

If you like a challenge, work well under pressure, are responsible, and communicate effectively, then this course is for you!  As a Phlebotomist, you must be able to work directly with patients and have the ability to calm them.  Safety is the key and all safety precautions must be taken to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases.

In this course, students will learn content including but not limited to:

• Communication and leadership skills
• Human relations
• Employability skills
• Performance of safe and efficient work practices in obtaining adequate and correct blood specimens by capillary or venipuncture while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test to be performed
• Preparing blood smears
• Labeling specimens accurately
• Observing safety policies and procedures
• Emergency procedures including CPR
• Medical terminology
• Delivering a variety of clinical specimens to the lab
• Sorting and recording specimens
• Centrifuging specimens and preparing collections trays for specimen procurement.

The Phlebotomist works in blood banks, hospitals, clinics and other medical facilities drawing blood from patients in preparation for medical testing.

Entrance Requirements:

• Attend a Medical Technology Orientation (by appointment only).
• Complete FAFSA application online, if needed, and contact the Financial Aid Department at (754) 321-5738.
• Register for the next available Phlebotomy course.

Total Program Length:    FULL TIME: 165 Hours/8 weeks

Program Schedule:
Monday through Thursday from 4:30 pm to 10:30 pm

Contact Information:
Ms. Meghan Emerson, Counselor for Phlebotomy
754-321-5891
[email protected]

Approximate Total Program Cost - Tuition and Fees (Books and Materials are Extra)*:

Florida Resident     $521.

*Prices are subject to change without notice.  Florida residents must present two (2) types of ID as proof of residency.