Phlebotomy Aide

Phlebotomists are medical professionals who draw blood from patients for various lab tests and procedures.

Program Objective

The purpose of this 75-hour program is to prepare students for employment in a hospital, doctor’s office or laboratory as phlebotomists SOC Code  31-9097. The program sequence of instruction consists of 2 occupational completion points.

• Basic Healthcare Worker (90 hours)
• Phlebotomist (75 hours)

Course Standards

• Obtain adequate and correct blood  specimens by capillary or venipuncture
• Preparing blood smears
• Labeling specimen accurately
• Sorting and recording specimen
• Preparing collection trays
• Emergency procedures (CPR)
• Collecting timed specimens
• Centrifuging specimen
• Blood collecting duties

Requirements

• Must complete a TABE Test for Reading, Language, and Math
• Uniforms are mandatory. Navy Blue Scrubs and Leather Sneakers.

How to Register?

Registration is Monday – Thursday in the Vocational Office, Room 2333 between 3:00-8:00 pm

Course Schedule:
Monday – Thursday | 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Office: (305) 981-6774