This program is designed to prepare students, through rigorous, challenging content to work in the clinical setting as a phlebotomist. Program content includes but is not limited to the performance of safe and efficient work practices in obtaining adequate and correct blood specimens by capillary or venipuncture on adults, children and neonates, maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test to be performed; preparing blood smears; labeling specimens accurately and completely; collecting timed specimens; promoting the comfort and well-being of the patient while performing blood collecting duties; observing safety policies and procedures.
This program meets the Department of Health’s education
requirements for HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence and Prevention of Medical
Errors.