About
This program is set up to meet the State of Washington Department of Health Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist Certification requirements. It also meets the needs of students to take the National Healthcare Association national certification exam. The course includes HIV/AIDS training, Basic Anatomy and Physiology, medical terminology, how to avoid pre-analytical errors, and how to be successful in collecting blood samples. You will learn how to collect blood samples using all of the tools currently being used in the laboratory industry. Students will collect blood samples from fellow students to help everyone in class meet the objectives of the class. Students will learn how to process samples to get them ready for analysis. You will learn how to deal with the age-specific needs of patients, customer service, special collections, and non-blood samples. Students must have access to a computer to complete assignments on Canvas. The textbook is approximately $160.
Organization
Bates Technical College - Central Campus
Bates Technical College
Bates Technical College, located in Tacoma, WA, is a higher education institution specializing in career and technical education. It serves approximately 8,000 students across three campuses, offering hands-on learning through programs such as Certified Nursing Assistant and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Safety Administration. The college employs around 471 staff, was founded in 1940, and is dedicated to inspiring student learning, challenging achievement, and educating for employment in a nurturing, diverse environment.
Highlights:
- Offers Washington state's only Bachelor of Applied Science degree in Public Safety Administration
- Recognized as Best Trade/Technical School in South Sound Magazine 2025