Phlebotomists are health care professionals who draw blood from patients or blood donors for
medical testing. They also help prepare and process the tests. Phlebotomists work in hospitals,
HMO’s, home health agencies, clinics, large medical offices, and blood banks. Phlebotomist
duties and responsibilities may vary from state to state and workplace to workplace. The
demand for phlebotomist is increasing due to population growth and the increased number of
laboratory test ordered by physicians .
Phlebotomist duties/responsibilities may include:
Drawing blood from patients or donors in hospitals, blood banks, clinics, doctor offices,
laboratories or similar facility for medical purposes.
Assembling equipment (such as needles, blood collection devices, gauze, tourniquet, cotton
and alcohol).
Verifying or recording identity of patient or donor.
Conversing with patient to allay fear of procedure.
Applying tourniquet to arm, locating vein, swabbing area with disinfectant, and inserting
needles into vein to draw blood into collection tube. (May also prick finger instead of
inserting needle)
Labeling and storing blood container for processing.
Conducting interview, taking vital signs and testing blood samples to screen donors at a
blood bank.
Being able to analyze information and make appropriate recommendations.
(Source: American Medical Technologists website: Career as a Phlebotomy Technician)
Course work includes anatomy, physiology, introduction to laboratory practices,
communication, medical terminology, phlebotomy techniques, emergency situations and CPR
training.
DAY CLASS | Option #1
Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
12 hours per week – 7.38 weeks to complete program
with 100% attendance
DAY CLASS | Option #2
Wednesday & Friday
10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
12 hours per week – 7.38 weeks to complete program
with 100% attendance.
EVENING CLASS
Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
12 hours per week – 7.38 weeks to complete program
with 100% attendance
