Phlebotomy Technician 1 (PT 1)
COURSE
OBJECTIVE:
This course was developed
for the non-licensed professional who wishes to learn safe and effective methods
of venous blood collection. The course covers a review of the basic anatomy
& physiology, laboratory terminology, legal complications, safety factors,
potential complications and preventive measures, psychological and physical
preparation of the subjection, choice of venipuncture sites, types of devices
used, types of collection tubes, order of draw, the appropriate technique of
performing a venipuncture, universal precautions, and the appropriate handling
and care of the collected specimen. A total of 40 hours didactic, 58 hours
practical with 25 skin punctures and 50 successful venipunctures need completion
in order to qualify for certification and to take the state board. These make up
basic and advanced phlebotomy as described below.
Job Opportunities:
|
Content Hours |
Basic | Advanced | Total | |
| Lecture | 20 | 20 | 40 | |
| Laboratory/Clinical | 16 | 42 | 58 | |
|
Total |
36 | 62 | 98 |
|
Training Period: |
1 month (4-5 weeks)1
Sat & Sun (Lecture)2 Mon-Fri (clinical)3 |
(14.5 days) 98 hours
9am-5pm / 8am-6pm 3am-10am |
1 Completion depends on laboratory/facility availability
2 Lecture hours and clinical hours depend on instructor and laboratory availability, respectively
3 Clinical hours depend on laboratory/facility availability. In excess of the required 16 clinical hours for Basic and 42 clinical hours for Advanced, student will be charged $5.00/hour for Basic Phlebotomy and $10.00/hour for Advanced Phlebotomy