Phlebotomist (0210)
Vocational Certificate
THE PROGRAM
This program does not earn college credit. Vocational credit is awarded.
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as phlebotomists or healthcare support workers in hospitals, nursing homes and home health care agencies. There is no state licensure required for phlebotomists however, graduates with required amounts of work experience may obtain certification from national credentialing agencies such as the National Certification Agency for Laboratory Personnel, American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians.
Program content includes, but is not limited to, interpersonal skills, employability skills, safe and efficient work practices in obtaining adequate and correct blood specimens, maintaining the integrity of the specimen, preparing blood smears, labeling specimens, collecting timed specimens, promoting the comfort and well-being of the patient, observing safety policies and procedures, medical terminology, emergency procedures including CPR (Heartsaver), delivering clinical specimens, sorting and recording specimens, centrifuging specimens and preparing aliquots of samples, distributing samples and preparing collection trays.
For additional information, call (386) 312-4176.
PHLEBOTOMIST COURSES:
HCP 0001 Health Careers Core 90
HCP 0750C Phlebotomist 75
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS 165
POST ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS: All students are asked to sign a consent and waiver for SJRCC to perform a Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen. Failure to provide this consent will render the applicant ineligible for admission to the program. Admission to the program is conditional upon the results of the Criminal Background Check and Drug Screen.
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SEE ALSO:
Nursing
Health Information Management
Nursing Assistant
Radiologic Technology