This Phlebotomy Technician course is intended for the high-school graduate student with no collegiate or healthcare experience. It is intended to prepare the student to become a healthcare team member in this exciting and fast paced field. Although this course teaches the collection of blood specimens, the course emphasizes knowledge required for all health care professionals to prepare them for a growing future in healthcare.

Phlebotomy Technicians collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods.