The Phlebotomy Technician Profession
The phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose
main function is to obtain patient’s blood specimens by venipuncture and
microcollection for testing purposes. Phlebotomists are employed throughout the
healthcare system including in hospitals, neighborhood health centers, medical
group practices, HMO’s, public health facilities, veteran hospitals, insurance
carriers, and in other healthcare settings. The demand for phlebotomy technicians
has increased substantially with the overall complexity of healthcare services and
the risks of infectious disease. Current healthcare industry experts predict a 15%
increase in phlebotomy jobs by 2018.
The Phlebotomy Technician Program
The Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood and
other specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. This course
covers the following key areas and topics:
• Process and procedures for collecting blood specimens for
laboratory analysis
• All aspects of blood collection and related procedures
• The order of draw
• Universal precautions
• Skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely
• Terminology and related anatomy and physiology
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