About
Southern Technical Institute’s Phlebotomy Technician program in Pinellas Park, Florida, trains students to work as phlebotomists in clinical laboratories, medical clinics, and public health department settings. The certificate program prepares graduates for the National Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam through National Healthcareer Association. Delivered through in-person classes over six weeks, the program combines lectures, laboratory demonstrations, technical evaluation, and supervised practice. Coursework covers medical terminology, quality assessment, legal concerns, safety and infection control, specimen processing, point-of-care testing, circulatory-system anatomy and physiology, and venipuncture, arterial puncture, and skin puncture techniques. Students practice blood-draw procedures with training aids and perform supervised live sticks using syringe, butterfly, and Vacutainer needles. The program also includes CPR for Healthcare Professionals, HIV/AIDS and Bloodborne Pathogens, Domestic Violence, HIPPA, and Prevention of Medical Errors certifications.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: National Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam through National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Organization
Southern Technical Institute - Pinellas Campus
Southern Technical Institute’s Pinellas Park Campus is a healthcare training institution in Pinellas Park, Florida. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistant & Home Health Aide, CPR / Basic Life Support, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Emergency Medical Technician, and Home Health Aide training. The institution also provides online courses, continuing education courses, and healthcare employment resources. Its healthcare education includes CNA preparation with classroom equipment and supplies, along with training connected to Florida CNA testing and licensing requirements. The Pinellas Park campus serves the Tampa Bay area and functions as a Prometric regional test center in Pinellas County, with additional in-facility testing available in Pinellas County. Southern Technical Institute also provides training through classroom and online formats.