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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.
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Bates Technical College - Central Campus
Bates Technical College, Central Campus, is a college in Tacoma, Washington, offering career education across healthcare, public safety, business, media, advanced manufacturing, information technology, and culinary fields. Programs listed for the institution include Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, Phlebotomy, Commercial Driver’s License Class A (CDL-A), Automotive Technology, and Welding, among others. Career pathways combine technical and theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, with advanced manufacturing instruction using workplace-like labs for precision tooling, machining, and CNC equipment. Health Sciences offerings cover direct and indirect patient care, while Education and Public Safety includes firefighter preparation and public safety administration. The college also provides degree, certificate, and continuing education options, including programs in robotics, mechatronics, electronics, engineering, business, digital media, and culinary arts.