Gulf Coast Nursing Career Institute Inc

Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection Program

Unlock your potential in the healthcare field with the Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection program at Gulf Coast Nursing Services. This comprehensive, in-person training equips you with essential hands-on skills in blood collection techniques, specimen handling, and crucial safety protocols. Emphasizing patient safety and infection control, this program prepares you for immediate entry into phlebotomy work, providing a practical and focused education designed to transform you into a confident and capable phlebotomy professional. Benefit from the expertise of a well-established Houston healthcare provider, dedicated to practical skills for licensed healthcare practitioners.

Program Details:

• Cost: $227.00
• Duration: Duration not specified
• Schedule: In-person
• Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent is typically required.
• Accreditations: No official accreditations, certifications, or approvals for the phlebotomy program are publicly stated. The American Heart Association accreditation applies only to their CPR training program.
• Career Outcomes: Unknown

Gulf Coast Nursing Career Institute’s Medication Aide Training in Houston, Texas, prepares Nurse Aides and eligible direct-care staff to administer medications under the supervision and guidance required by Texas Health and Human Services in nursing, intermediate care, and assisted living facilities. The course supports preparation for a Texas Medication Aide permit. Training combines Zoom classroom instruction with return skills labs, clinical observation and demonstration, and return lab practice, totaling 140 hours. Classes meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, with recordings available the same day. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or GED, understand spoken and written English, and be in suitable health without communicable diseases. Applicants must also hold active Texas Certified Nurse Aide status or have 90 days of recent employment as non-licensed direct-care staff in a licensed facility.

At a glance

• Format: Hybrid
• Leads to: Medication Aide permit

Earning a CPR or Basic Life Support certification could turn out to be a critical element in anyone's life. At Gulf Coast Nursing Career Institute Inc, one can acquire these valuable skills. Here, the focus is on honing your skills and knowledge so you can offer immediate aid to someone in need. In life-threatening situations such as when a person suddenly collapses due to cardiac arrest, the initial few minutes become crucial. Immediate response and accurate application of Basic Life Support steps can significantly increase the patient's chances of survival. At Gulf Coast Nursing Career Institute Inc, we firmly believe that the knowledge and skills learned through our certification programs can help save lives. Therefore, we strive to offer comprehensive course materials instructing how to respond promptly and precisely in such high-stake situations.