CE 085 - Phlebotomy Technician (4.5)

Prerequisite: None
Lecture: 4 hours lecture/discussion per week. Lab: 1 hour of lab per week.

The comprehensive Phlebotomy Technician training consists of 160 hours of instruction (60 hours of classroom instruction and 100 hours hands-on externship in a healthcare facility). The training is designed to help prepare students to pass the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Phlebotomy Technician certification examination (PBT-ASCP) and become actively employed as a phlebotomist. Topics covered include phlebotomy in relation to the healthcare setting, anatomy and physiology, venipuncture techniques, specimen processing, non-blood specimens, safety, infection control, and proper handling techniques. Not transferable.

Note: PCS:1.6