Phlebotomy: Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certificate (PHLB-CC)

This 2024-25 Curriculum Guide is intended as a reference for Fall 2024 registration. The complete 2024-25 Academic Catalog will be finalized on July 1, 2024.

A phlebotomist is an integral member of the medical laboratory team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from patients and donors. The phlebotomist facilitates the collection and transportation of laboratory specimens, and is often the patient’s only contact with the medical laboratory. The need to assure quality and patient safety mandates strict professional behavior and standards of practice for phlebotomists. Safety is key and all safety precautions must be taken to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. Positions are flexible and can consist of full time, part time, and per diem. This 16 credit certificate consists of 5 courses that will prepare the student to sit for a national Phlebotomy certificate exam allowing them to work in any state and perform all duties required of a Phlebotomy Technician.

Learning Outcomes:

• Recall and articulate medical terminology and healthcare abbreviations.
• Perform blood collection techniques using the evacuated tube system, capillary puncture, and winged infusion methods.
• Demonstrate safe and precise collection, transportation, and handling of human specimens.
• Perform specimen processing procedures, including specimen assessment, proper centrifugation, specimen aliquoting, specimen triage, specimen storage and retrieval, and specimen transport (intra- laboratory).
• Control infection using aseptic techniques in all stages of venipuncture.
• Apply appropriate legal and ethical standards to the practice of healthcare.
• Develop life management skills, work ethics, and critical thinking skills necessary for all health providers.