Non-credit Certificate in Phlebotomy Technician

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Why Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy scene in a hospital

Train in the basic blood-drawing procedures for venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques. Understand the skills, knowledge and level of responsibility required to perform competently as entry-level phlebotomy/lab personnel. Begin your journey as a Patient Care Assistant Certificate holder and unlock doors to a fulfilling career in the health care industry.

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Locations

Community Education Center

Quad-Cities Campus

Formats

On-campus

Number of Credits

N/A

Next Start Date

Any Time

Financial Aid Eligibility

Featured Topics

You are required to perform 25 venipunctures and 5 capillaries. Students will perform these skills in a phlebotomy practice lab setting, beginning with practice arms and then with real arms (students practice on one another) under instructor guidance and supervision.

Topics include:

Handling, processing and documentation of samples
OSHA guidelines and safety rules
Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
Basic phlebotomy techniques
Quality assurance and methods of quality control

Phlebotomy Prerequisites

Current statement of good health from your physician and documented proof that you are free from active tuberculosis as documented by a negative QuantiFERON® – TB Gold test. These documents must be presented to the instructor during the first class. This test may be obtained from your physician’s office or by visiting a Genesis Occupational Health Clinic.

Clinic Locations

Hepatitis B vaccinations are not required but strongly recommended.

Before the first class, purchase the required textbook at the Black Hawk College Bookstore.