Phlebotomy Technician

20 Clock Hours / 1.3 Credit Hours/Units

  • * DOT 079.364-022 (Requirements are set forth by: Department of Health Services of California)

This twenty-hour (20) program prepares the student for the National Certification Test. Advanced discussion of the role of the Phlebotomist, techniques, skills and equipment for the provision of safe and effective collection procedures: Profession, Legal and Ethical, Special Procedures,, Communication, Specimen Handling Quality Control and Quality Assurance, Testing and Test results. Arterial blood gas procurement, routine venipunctures, and skin punctures, Student will learn proper vein selection, equipment and technique of blood draws. Technician safety in relationship with OSHA Guidelines and HIPPA. Regulations. Upon completion of this program graduates will receive certificate of completion.

PHLEBOTOMY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

  • 20 Hours Basic Phlebotomy, 20 Clock Hours / 1.3 Credit Units
  • 20 Hours Advance Phlebotomy, 20 Clock Hours / 1.3 Credit Units
  • Phlebotomist CPT-1, 100 Clock Hours / 4.5 Credit Units

PHT-1 BASIC PHLEBOTOMY:20 Clock Hour / 1.3 Units

Introduction to the role of Phlebotomy including: Technician Safety and OSHA Guidelines. Course will also cover Anatomy and Physiology, the Circulatory system and Infection control. Patient identification and specimen collection included the equipment and common Laboratory test. Student will learn proper vein selection, equipment and technique of blood draws.

PHT-2 ADVANCE PHLEBOTOMY:20 Clock Hour / 1.3 Units

Advanced discussion of the role of the Phlebotomist, Profession, Legal and Ethical, Special Procedures,, Communication, Specimen Handling Quality Control and Quality Assurance, Testing and Test results. Arterial blood gas procurement, routine venipunctures, and skin punctures, Student will learn proper vein selection, equipment and technique of blood draws. Safety and Regulatory guidelines in relationship with OSHA and HIPPA.

PHT-C PHLEBOTOMY CLINICAL:20 Clock Hour / 1 Unit

The student will be exposed to clinical procedures in a classroom/lab environment under the supervision of a qualified instructor. Practical experience will include venipuncture using evacuated tube method, syringe and butterfly methods.

PHT-E EXTERNSHIP:40 Clock Hours / 1 Unit

This 40 hour on-the-job training experience is a combined effort between the school and externship facility. Students are able to apply the knowledge acquired in the classroom to real life situations. Student will obtain the required fifty (50) draws and Ten (10) capillary puncture required to sit for National Certification. Upon completion of the extern experience student qualifies to submit application to Department of Health services of California (Laboratory Field services Branch.

CP CAREER PREPARATION:Open to all students

The student may attend career preparation workshop or courses offered at the campus: Including but not limited to job search, interview techniques, application completion and resume writing will be discussed and demonstrated. Each student will create and format their resume, complete an application, mock interview. Phlebotomy courses in preparation for certification by California Department of Lab Services. Qualifications are set forth by: the Department of Health Services of California (Laboratory Field services Branch). HSTI does not guarantee applicant meet certification requirements.

Requirement include but not limited to:

  • High School Diploma or GED
  • 20 hour Basic Phlebotomy and/or 20 hour Advance
  • Practical documented performance on patients 50 venipuncture 10 capitulary
  • Certificate of National Testing

Application and Fees to the Department of Health Services of California (Laboratory Field services Branch).