Phlebotomy Technician
The laboratory depends on the phlebotomy technician to collect quality samples from the patient to produce excellent laboratory results. To do this, the phlebotomy technician must create an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients in a skillful, safe and reliable manner. The student will learn how to accurately collect and process blood samples by mastering both phlebotomy and capillary blood collection techniques. Quality control issues of the clinical laboratory will be stressed along with OSHA standards of infection control. This certificate meets the criteria of the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as an acceptable program of study for those who wish to sit for the ASCP Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) exam.
Program Outcomes
- Demonstrate competent entry level phlebotomy and laboratory skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to communicate with patients and peers in a professional manner.
- Think critically in solving problems and applying knowledge to the practice of phlebotomy.
- Apply classroom and lab experiences into the medical laboratory.
Employment Information
Since physicians rely on blood samples to assess their patients’ health accurately, laboratories depend on phlebotomy technicians to collect quality samples to produce excellent results. To do this, phlebotomy technicians must create an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients in a skillful, safe and reliable manner.
Jobs are available in hospital laboratories, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers and doctors’ offices. Dedicated phlebotomy technicians can enhance their employability by becoming certified nationally. Since blood analysis remains an essential function in medical laboratories and hospitals the demand for phlebotomist is likely to remain high.
Program Information
In Glen Oaks’ program, students learn how to accurately collect and process blood samples by mastering both phlebotomy and capillary blood collection techniques. The program stresses quality control issues of the clinical laboratory along with OSHA standards of infection control. Graduates are eligible for national certification and can become Phlebotomy Technicians through the American Society for Clinical
Pathology (ASCP). Employment Outlook According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, the 2016 median salary for phlebotomists was $37,380 per year or $17.97 per hour. The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a growth in employment of phlebotomists of 22 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. Hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, blood
donor centers, and other locations will need phlebotomists to perform bloodwork.
Is this for me?
Consider a career as a phlebotomist if you are compassionate, can comfort people during procedures such as getting their blood drawn, are detailed oriented, and have good eye/hand coordination.
Admissions Process
- Register for admission to the college.
- Declare Phlebotomy Technician Program interest and register for all required Fall semester courses
- Meet placement criteria in basic Math and English
- If course placement criteria not met, student may enroll in appropriate remedial course/s to bring skill level up to criteria.
- Meet with Director of Allied Health to discuss the guided pathway for successful completion of the program.
The Phlebotomy Technician Program may be completed in 2 semesters beginning in the fall.
Requirements
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Coursework | 19.00 | |
| MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | ||
| SURVEY OF BODY SYSTEMS & DISEASE COND | ||
| LABORATORY PROCEDURES & PHLEBOTOMY 1 | ||
| ETHICAL & LEGAL PRAC IN ALLIED HEALTH | ||
| PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN PRACTICUM 1 | ||
| INTRO TO BUSINESS 1 | ||
| Total Credits | 19.00 | |
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Course has prerequisite(s)
- The student must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 in ALH curriculum courses.
- Qualifications for the practicum require the student to have all course work completed with an overall 2.0 GPA or above.
- This certificate can be applied to the Associate of Applied Science in Allied Health Degree.
Tuition is calculated by contact hours per semester.
Current/Updated: 07/22/2022
| Fall 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| ALH-218 | MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY | 3.00 |
| ALH-225 | SURVEY OF BODY SYSTEMS & DISEASE COND | 3.00 |
| ALH-252 | ETHICAL & LEGAL PRAC IN ALLIED HEALTH | 2.00 |
| Credits | 8 | |
| Winter 1 | ||
| ALH-241 | LABORATORY PROCEDURES & PHLEBOTOMY | 4.00 |
| ALH-285 | PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN PRACTICUM | 3.00 |
| BUS-104 | INTRO TO BUSINESS | 4.00 |
| Credits | 11.00 | |
| Total Credits | 19.00 | |