Curriculum Breakdown

MODULE 1: Orientation & Healthcare Fundamentals (20 Hours)

• Program orientation & expectations

• Healthcare delivery systems

• Medical terminology (introductory)

• Professional behavior & communication

• Patient rights and cultural competency

Delivery: Online

MODULE 2: Infection Control & Safety (20 Hours)

• Standard and transmission-based precautions

• OSHA regulations

• Blood-borne pathogens

• PPE usage

• Hazardous waste disposal

Delivery: Online + Lab Demonstration

MODULE 3: Anatomy & Physiology for EKG & Phlebotomy (40 Hours)

• Body systems overview

• Cardiovascular system

• Circulatory system

• Veins and arteries

• Skin and tissue structure

Delivery: Online

MODULE 4: Phlebotomy Theory & Techniques (50 Hours)

• Equipment and supplies

• Venipuncture techniques

• Capillary puncture

• Order of draw

• Specimen handling & processing

• Special populations (pediatrics, geriatrics)

• Complications and prevention

Delivery: Online + Lab

MODULE 5: EKG Theory & Cardiac Monitoring (50 Hours)

• Cardiac anatomy & electrophysiology

• EKG equipment and lead placement

• 12lead EKG procedure

• Heart rhythms (basic interpretation)

• Artifact recognition and troubleshooting

• Patient preparation and positioning

Delivery: Online + Lab

MODULE 6: Laboratory & Clinical Skills Practice (60 Hours)

• Venipuncture practice (minimum successful sticks required)

• Capillary puncture practice

• EKG lead placement and recording

• Mock patient scenarios

• Documentation and charting

Delivery: OnLine and externship

MODULE 7: Professionalism, Ethics & Legal Issues (20 Hours)

• HIPAA compliance

• Scope of practice

• Ethical decision-making

• Workplace conduct

• Patient confidentiality

Delivery: Online

MODULE 8: Certification Review & Career Readiness (20 Hours)

• National certification exam overview

• Review of EKG & phlebotomy content

• Resume development

• Interview preparation

• Job search strategies

Delivery: Online

MODULE 9: Supervised Clinical Externship (80 Hours)

Students are placed at approved healthcare facilities to perform EKG and phlebotomy procedures under supervision.

Externship Activities Include:

• Patient intake and identification

• Venipuncture and specimen collection

• EKG performance and documentation

• Infection control adherence

• Professional interaction with staff and patients

Schedule: Facility-based (Daytime availability required)

Assessment & Evaluation

• Online quizzes and exams

• Lab skills competency checklists

• Instructor observation

• Clinical externship evaluation

• Attendance and professionalism

Graduation Requirements

To successfully complete the program, students must:

• Complete all 300 clock hours

• Pass all required exams and competencies

• Successfully complete the externship

• Maintain satisfactory attendance and conduct

Employment Opportunities

Graduates may qualify for entrylevel positions such as:

• EKG Technician

• Phlebotomy Technician

• Patient Care Technician (limited scope)

• Clinical Assistant

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