The Accelerated Phlebotomy Technician program consists of 48 hours of lecture and lab. This certificate-level program meets twice a week for four-hour sessions for a total of six weeks. The accelerated format provides the student who already has medical training or phlebotomy experience with additional skills and practice to help increase their skillset. The Accelerated Phlebotomy Technician program provides instruction in the skills needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostics testing. Emphasis is placed on ethics, legalities, clinical safety, and mastering difficult draws. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the theoretical comprehension of phlebotomy techniques, demonstrate accepted professional communication and interpersonal skills, discuss phlebotomy in relation to the healthcare setting; identify the anatomic structure and function of the body systems in relation to services performed by a phlebotomist, a practice accepted procedures for transporting, processing specimens, and practice infection control following expanded precaution protocol. Students are provided with an NHA certification exam to become certified and recognized as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician. Students enrolled in this program have the option of enrolling in the LPD 101: Leadership and Professional Development course at no additional tuition cost. This course can assist students in professionalism, business etiquette, and creating a professional portfolio.