Diploma in Phlebotomy
Start Your Healthcare Career with Training in Phlebotomy
A Diploma in Phlebotomy can prepare you for entry-level employment in a hospital, medical office, laboratory, or blood bank. Demand for phlebotomists is expected to grow much faster than average, and .
Phlebotomy Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Phlebotomy program, you will be able to:
- Properly prepare a patient for specimen collection
- Use the appropriate technique for specimen collections
- Use the proper procedures to label, transport, and process a specimen
- Select appropriate specimen collection equipment for the test ordered and type of patient
- Perform Point of Care testing (urinalysis, glucose, occult blood, pregnancy testing)
- Perform and record quality control procedures and results
- Maintain quality control in the collection of blood specimens
- Comply with laws and standards governing specimen collection as related to reliability and accuracy in lab testing
- Describe the role of the phlebotomy technologist in the physician鈥檚 office laboratory and hospital laboratory
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Phlebotomy Classes and Curriculum
The Diploma in Phlebotomy program provides you with the knowledge and technical skills you need to find an entry-level position as a phlebotomist. In classrooms and labs, you will learn how to draw blood through venipuncture and capillary sticks, collect non-blood specimens, perform infection control procedures, and use computer technology to enhance your potential for employment. In addition, you may be required to complete assignments such as reading, exercises, problem-solving, projects, research, papers, and presentations.
Topics and Classes
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- Specimen Collection Techniques
- Point of Care Testing
- Infection and Quality Control
- Obtaining, Transporting, and Processing Specimens
- Laws and Standards Governing Specimen Collection
In as few as three months, you can get started on a rewarding career path to become a Phlebotomist. SM调教社区College starts classes every five weeks providing unparalleled flexibility and our unique learning approach helps you to graduate on time.
The Diploma in Phlebotomy program is available in a blended learning format. The combination of classroom and online learning gives you the flexibility to balance your classwork with family, work, and other commitments.
Prepare for Entry-Level Phlebotomist Careers
The Diploma in Phlebotomy program prepares you to handle the duties and requirements of entry-level Phlebotomy positions. You can seek employment in hospitals, medical offices, medical laboratories, blood banks, and outpatient care centers.
Occupations this program prepares you for:
Phlebotomist
Phlebotomy Certifications
To become employed and be able to practice as a Phlebotomist, you must be certified by the Washington Department of Health. Upon successful completion of your program, you may be eligible to apply for certification as a . The criteria for certification, along with the application process, is available on the Department鈥檚 website.
Enrollments will be through Anchorage (with lab in Anchorage) and Vancouver (labs in Billings, Missoula, Vancouver, Fife, Lacey, Pasco). *Students must meet admissions requirements noted in the Catalog & Student Handbook.
WASHINGTON
To become employed and practice as a Phlebotomist, you must be certified by the Washington Department of Health. Upon successful completion of the program, you may be eligible to apply for certification as a Medical Assistant – Phlebotomist through the Washington Department of Health. The criteria for certification, along with the application process, is available on the Department鈥檚 website at: https://www.doh.wa.gov/LicensesPermitsandCertificates/ProfessionsNewReneworUpdate/MedicalAssistant/LicenseRequirements/Phlebotomist
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