Phlebotomy Technician

About the Program

This online, mentor supported, program will prepare the student to become a certified phlebotomy technician, who will work in a clinical laboratory environment and healthcare setting. Students will acquire the knowledge to work in clinical medical labs and pass the AMCA certification exam as a phlebotomy technician. The program will give the basic understanding of all CLIA guidelines for collecting and handling a variety of blood and tissues samples to process in-house or outside labs. Course focuses on topics of basic anatomy and medical terminology, infection control, and procedures necessary to appropriately collect laboratory specimens and communicate with patients, HIPPA and Legal Issues in the healthcare industry.  

Students will:

• Explain basic anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.

• Define “standard precautions” and apply its principles to all procedures.

• Practice the use of medical terminology relating to the circulatory system.

• List methods of client and specimen identification.

• Describe proper bedside manner and how to prepare the client for venipuncture collection.

• Identify locations on the human body appropriate for venipuncture collection.

• List the different colors used to code blood specimens and what they stand for.

• Outline post-puncture care of the client.

• List potential pre-analytical sources of specimen error.

• Explain the potential risks and complications of the venipuncture procedure.

• Describe the role of quality assurance in the practice of phlebotomy.

• Discuss the scope of practice of the Certified Phlebotomy Technician.

• Outline the process of application for State certification.

This is a self-paced program. Self-paced programs create a unique learning experience that allows students to learn independently and at a pace that best suits them.

Phlebotomy Training with the MyCAA Scholarship

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

• AMCA PTC Exam Voucher

• E-books

• Mentoring

• Exam review/practice questions

This is an online, self-paced program. Self-paced programs create a unique learning experience that allows students to learn independently and at a pace that best suits them.

Total Duration: 10 Weeks
Students have full online access to the program for one year. While MyCAA requires a scheduled program completion date, we can work with you and grant extensions if necessary.

TUITION: $1,687

Students using the MyCAA scholarship receive the discounted tuition price listed above.

Course Outline

Phlebotomy and the Health-Care Delivery System

The Clinical Laboratory

Regulatory, Ethical, and Legal Issues

Safety and Infection Control

Basic Medical Terminology

Basic Anatomy and Physiology

Circulatory System

Venipuncture Equipment

Routine Venipuncture

Venipuncture Complications and Pre-examination Variables

Special Blood Collection

Dermal Puncture

Quality Assessment and Management in Phlebotomy

Arterial Blood Collection

Point-of-Care Testing

Additional Duties of the Phlebotomist