About
Phlebotomists collect blood for testing so it can be analyzed in a clinical laboratory. Blood tests are used to diagnose illness, evaluate the effectiveness of medications and determine whether a patient is receiving proper nutrition. As an important member of the clinical laboratory team, a phlebotomist will:
- Draw blood specimens by venipuncture, syringe, and micro-collection techniques
- Collect and process other clinical specimens
- Prepare samples for laboratory testing and analysis
- Assemble and maintain medical instruments such as needles, test tubes, blood vials, and centrifuges
Students perform venipuncture on each other in class. If you have a fear of needles, this may not be the class for you.
Topics include:
- The healthcare setting
- Quality assurance
- Infection control
- Overview of the human body
- The circulatory system
- Blood Collection Procedures
- Order of draw
- Venipunctures
- Capillary punctures
Clinical requirements:
- 40 hours
- Clinical rotations are required to complete course.
Organization
Central Technology Center
Central Technology Center
Central Technology Center, located in Drumright, OK, is an educational institution specializing in professional training and coaching. It provides hands-on technical education with industry-recognized certifications, preparing students for immediate workforce entry or further education. The school's unique approach includes strong partnerships with over 400 businesses, fostering workforce readiness and economic development. Students benefit from a favorable 18:1 student-to-faculty ratio and a high 93% placement rate.
Highlights:
- Hands-on technical education with industry-recognized certifications
- Strong partnerships with over 400 businesses for workforce training and economic development
- Favorable student-to-faculty ratio of 18:1
- 93% placement rate for students entering the workforce or continuing education
- Part of the Oklahoma CareerTech system, serving 25 communities and 18 high schools
- Mission: Central Tech changes lives through education, workforce development, and business and industry services
- Vision: Everyone Achieves Success