Curriculum Breakdown

Online Didactic (110 Hours)

• Introduction to Phlebotomy & Healthcare Systems

• Medical Terminology

• Anatomy & Physiology of Blood and Circulatory System

• Infection Control, OSHA & Bloodborne Pathogens

• Patient Identification & Communication

• Venipuncture Equipment & Order of Draw

• Capillary Collection Techniques

• Specimen Handling, Processing & Transport

• Legal, Ethical & Professional Standards

• Quality Assurance & Error Prevention

Skills Lab / Simulation

• Tourniquet application & vein selection

• Venipuncture technique using evacuated tube systems

• Capillary puncture (fingerstick/heel stick)

• Specimen labeling and processing

• Sharps safety & biohazard disposal

• Mock competency evaluations

Clinical Externship (60 Hours)

• Supervised blood collection in clinical setting

• Minimum required competencies:

• 30 successful venipunctures

• 10 successful capillary collections

• Patient interaction and professionalism

• Documentation of clinical skills

Certification Eligibility: Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Health career Association (NHA) Certified or MedCA, Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) examination upon successful completion of the program and required competencies.

A registration fee of $75 is required for each course.