Healthcare and Fitness

Phlebotomy Technician

470 Hours
6 Months
Beginner
English

Phlebotomy Technicians are critical team members at hospitals, diagnostic laboratories and blood donor centers. As advancements in medical technology rise, it’s an especially exciting time to begin a career in this thriving field.

The phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient’s blood specimens by venipuncture and micro-collection 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, offered by our accredited school partners, prepares students to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects of blood collection and will review the skills needed to perform venipunctures safely. Also includes terminology, blood collection procedures, order of draw and other engaging topics. Program also includes an optional clinical externship at a local healthcare provider!

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

Phlebotomy Technician Detailed Course Information:
• The history of Phlebotomy and the roles and responsibilities of a Phlebotomy Technician
• Laboratory operations (e.g. safety, quality control,), quality assurance , laboratory law, ethics and regulatory issues
• Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system and anatomy of the hand, leg & foot – including arteries and veins
• Universal precautions – safety protocols, infection control and medical asepsis
• Specimen collection, processing, handling, documentation and transportation
• Venipuntcures and skin puncture practice, syringe practice, heel puncture, protocol, syringe draws, etc.
• National Certification: Students who complete this program will have the opportunity to pursue the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician Exam.

Module 1 – Overview and Safety in Phlebotomy Procedures
Lesson 1 – Phlebotomy Practice and Quality Management
Lesson 2 – Communication Strategies
Lesson 3 – Professional Ethics, Legal, and Regulatory Issues
Lesson 4 – Infection Control
Lesson 5 – Safety and First Aid
Module 2 – Overview of Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology
Lesson 6 – Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology of Organ Systems
Lesson 7 – Anatomy and Physiology of Organ Systems
Lesson 8 – The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
Module 3 – Phlebotomy Specimen Collection Procedures
Lesson 9 – Blood Collection Equipment
Lesson 10 – Preanalytical Complications Causing Medical Errors in Blood Collection
Lesson 11 – Venipuncture Procedures
Lesson 12 – Capillary Blood Specimens
Lesson 13 – Specimen Handling, Transportation, and Processing
Module 4 – Point-of-Care Testing and Special Procedures
Lesson 14 – Pediatric and Geriatric Procedures
Lesson 15 – Point-of-Care Collections
Lesson 16 – Arterial, Intravenous (IV), and Special Collection Procedures
Lesson 17 – Urinalysis, Body Fluids, and Other Specimens
Lesson 18 – Drug Use, Forensic Toxicology, Workplace Testing, Sports Medicine, and Related Areas

Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

Module 1: Healthcare Fundamentals
• The History of Healthcare
• Healthcare Etiquette
• Professional Situations and Applications

Module 2: Communication in Healthcare
• Healthcare Teams
• Team Success
• Champions

Module 3: Medical Documentation and Record Keeping: HIPAA
• Use and Disclosure
• Real Life Scenarios
• HIPAA Laws, Policies, and Requirements

Module 4: Medical Terminology
• Word Structure
• Prefix, Root Word, and Suffix
• Organization of the Body
• Diagnostic Testing and Radiology

Module 5: Anatomy & Physiology
• Anatomy and Physiology Basics
• Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, and Respiratory Systems
• Digestive, Reproductive, and Urinary Systems
• Blood and the Cardiovascular System
• Lymphatic, Immune, and Endocrine Systems
• Nervous and Sensory Systems

Module 6: Venipuncture Equipment and Safety
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Tourniquets
• Antiseptics
• Evacuated Collection Tubes
• Post-exposure Needle stick Follow-Up

Module 7: Venipuncture
• Patient Prep
• Preparing Venipuncture
• Performing Venipuncture
• Completing Venipuncture
• Complications with Venipuncture

Module 8: Capillary Puncture
• Equipment
• Site Selection
• Patient Prep
• Collecting the Specimen

Module 9: Specimen Handling
• Chain of Custody
• Capillary Puncture Specimen Handling

Upon successful completion of this program, learners will display proficiency in the following areas:
• The history of phlebotomy and the healthcare setting
• Quality assurance and legal issues
• Infection control, safety, first aid, and personal wellness
• Universal precautions including safety protocols
• Laboratory operations
• Blood banks and blood typing
• Human anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
• Specimen collection, processing, and handling
• Blood collection equipment, additives, and order of draw
• Venipuncture specimen collection procedures
• Arterial puncture procedures
• Pediatric and geriatric blood collection
• Heel puncture, protocol, practice, and syringe draws
• Respiratory, pneumonia, and TB isolation protocol

All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:

Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor – 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory – 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

Software Requirements
• Operating Systems – Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers – Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader

Students who complete this program will have the opportunity to pursue the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician Exam. In addition, several state and national certification exams exist to test the competency of aspiring phlebotomy technicians. Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.

Relevancy – With annual reviews and enhancements, this program guarantees accurate and relevant curriculum that meets employer requirements for the knowledge and skills demanded to successfully enter the workforce.
Career Readiness – Our Career Kit is designed to provide students with the practical tools they’ll need to help find a job once they have completed training and earned their certification. With our Career Kit, students are sure to impress! Using our practical templates and prompts, students can present their BEST self to future employers.
Curriculum Format – We believe career training should be engaging and fun, not exhausting, and boring. To achieve this, we have developed our program with a mix of formats including reading material, video lectures, procedure videos, interactive activities and games, knowledge check ins, and section assessments. By incorporating a balanced mixture of interactivity, engagement, and comprehension testing, this program ensures a well-rounded experience for students that will not only fully prepare them to enter the workforce but also provide a fun, entertaining way to learn. With real-life procedure videos, students are provided a combination of comprehensive instructions, visual and auditory demonstrations, and hands-on practice exercises.

6 Reasons to Complete Your Training With Us

Flexibility
With our programs, you can learn and study at your own pace with access 24/7/365 for the duration of your program. This means you can learn on your own terms and work around your own schedule.

Support
Our online training comes with access to real, live support personnel that will help you through every step from our admissions adviser who will assist you with selecting the right training for you, to our student adviser who will be there with you during your entire training journey.

Relevancy
We have tailored our programs to provide comprehensive training in the technical and soft skills employers are looking for. With direct input and feedback from industry leaders and hiring managers, our program aligns with exactly what you need to successfully enter the workforce.

Certification
Our career training not only gives you the knowledge you need but preparation for the certification exams relevant to your desired career path. If you are pursuing an exciting new career in a field with a national certification, our program will both prepare you to sit for the exam but will often include a voucher for the exam cost.

Simulations and Case Studies
Our training programs have been developed with real learners and professionals in mind, so our programs incorporate real-world case studies and virtual simulations that will provide examples and interactions with real-life situations you may encounter during your career. These allow you to learn by experience with circumstances similar to what will be your daily responsibilities on the job.

Engaging and Interactive
Our training curriculum was developed with you in mind, looking at modern day learners and their needs. Our curriculum contains a mix of formats including reading, listening, watching, and interacting that will immerse you into a fun and engaging learning experience you will not only enjoy but not want to end.

Program Description



Phlebotomy Technicians are critical team members at hospitals, diagnostic laboratories and blood donor centers. As advancements in medical technology rise, it’s an especially exciting time to begin a career in this thriving field.

The phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient’s blood specimens by venipuncture and micro-collection 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, offered by our accredited school partners, prepares students to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects of blood collection and will review the skills needed to perform venipunctures safely. Also includes terminology, blood collection procedures, order of draw and other engaging topics. Program also includes an optional clinical externship at a local healthcare provider!

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

Phlebotomy Technician Detailed Course Information:
• The history of Phlebotomy and the roles and responsibilities of a Phlebotomy Technician
• Laboratory operations (e.g. safety, quality control,), quality assurance , laboratory law, ethics and regulatory issues
• Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system and anatomy of the hand, leg & foot – including arteries and veins
• Universal precautions – safety protocols, infection control and medical asepsis
• Specimen collection, processing, handling, documentation and transportation
• Venipuntcures and skin puncture practice, syringe practice, heel puncture, protocol, syringe draws, etc.
• National Certification: Students who complete this program will have the opportunity to pursue the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician Exam.

Module 1 – Overview and Safety in Phlebotomy Procedures
Lesson 1 – Phlebotomy Practice and Quality Management
Lesson 2 – Communication Strategies
Lesson 3 – Professional Ethics, Legal, and Regulatory Issues
Lesson 4 – Infection Control
Lesson 5 – Safety and First Aid
Module 2 – Overview of Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology
Lesson 6 – Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology of Organ Systems
Lesson 7 – Anatomy and Physiology of Organ Systems
Lesson 8 – The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
Module 3 – Phlebotomy Specimen Collection Procedures
Lesson 9 – Blood Collection Equipment
Lesson 10 – Preanalytical Complications Causing Medical Errors in Blood Collection
Lesson 11 – Venipuncture Procedures
Lesson 12 – Capillary Blood Specimens
Lesson 13 – Specimen Handling, Transportation, and Processing
Module 4 – Point-of-Care Testing and Special Procedures
Lesson 14 – Pediatric and Geriatric Procedures
Lesson 15 – Point-of-Care Collections
Lesson 16 – Arterial, Intravenous (IV), and Special Collection Procedures
Lesson 17 – Urinalysis, Body Fluids, and Other Specimens
Lesson 18 – Drug Use, Forensic Toxicology, Workplace Testing, Sports Medicine, and Related Areas

Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today!

This program is ideal for individuals with no previous phlebotomy or healthcare experience as well as individuals working in healthcare who wish to further their knowledge, skills, and potential advance their career. This program is also targeted at individuals working in the phlebotomy field that are looking to advance their career by obtaining their certification.
Upon successful completion of this program, learners will display proficiency in the following areas: • The history of phlebotomy and the healthcare setting • Quality assurance and legal issues • Infection control, safety, first aid, and personal wellness • Universal precautions including safety protocols • Laboratory operations • Blood banks and blood typing • Human anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system • Specimen collection, processing, and handling • Blood collection equipment, additives, and order of draw • Venipuncture specimen collection procedures • Arterial puncture procedures • Pediatric and geriatric blood collection • Heel puncture, protocol, practice, and syringe draws • Respiratory, pneumonia, and TB isolation protocol
This course provides students with qualified support professionals to guide them through their learning experience. The student support team is available to answer any questions a learner may have including questions on course content, course material, certifications, and registration or enrollment questions. Support advisers also monitor the progress of learners to ensure training retention and program advancement.
Though you are provided a full 12 months access to your program, the average completion time is only 6 months!

FAQ

To request more information, you can contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

Online courses are accessible 24/7/365 and self-paced, allowing you to progress at your own pace on your own schedule. They can be taken from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. Classroom courses have a set schedule of the days and times the courses will be held, and you must attend during those specific times.

Find out if online learning is right for you by contacting our team of registration advisers. Our team is available to answer any of your questions about taking an online course before you commit to enrolling. We will walk you through what to expect to ensure you are making the right decision. You can contact a registration adviser today via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

No, you are not required to have a diploma or higher education degree to enroll in an online course. However, some occupations may require minimum educational thresholds for employment or certification. For more information on your desired career requirements, please contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

To take an online course, you will need to have access to an internet connection and an internet ready device such as a laptop, PC, or tablet. For course specific requirements, please visit the course page or contact a registration adviser today.

Our courses are developed with multiple formats including text, audio, video, and interactivity. Our courses also include multiple resources and tools which can include flashcards, games, activities, and more.

No, you can take the online courses from anywhere in the world.

We participate in several financial assistance options including third party funding, both military and non-military. To request more information on the financial assistance options available and check your eligibility, contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

Duration is the amount of time you will receive access to your course. Durations vary by course and range between 1 month and 12 months. If you complete your course before your duration ends you will continue to have access to your course until the duration period ends.

Many of our career training programs include certification vouchers. This means that at the successful completion of your course, at no additional charge, you will receive an exam voucher for the corresponding industry certification. This voucher will allow you to register and sit for the appropriate certification exam to obtain your industry credential.

Our online courses are open enrollment, so you can start immediately. If you are using any third-party funding to cover your course tuition, your start date may be a future date determined by your funding program.

Once enrolled, you will be assigned a client adviser who will provide you with customer and technical support. Your client adviser will supply you with your course access information, any needed materials, and be available to answer any questions you have during your training experience. They will regularly check-in with you to monitor your progress and assist you with staying on track. You will also be assigned to a course mentor who will provide curriculum support throughout your training. Your mentor is available to answer any questions you have on your course curriculum, will monitor your progress and understanding of the curriculum, and may give assignments or quizzes.

If you experience any trouble accessing your course including technical issues or lost login credentials, please contact your client adviser at helpdesk@worldeducation.net.

Our goal for students is to successfully complete their training course and achieve their career goals. We understand that extenuating circumstances can interfere with your ability to complete your course in the duration given. Because of this we have free or low-cost extensions available for our courses upon request. To discuss or request an extension please contact your client adviser at helpdesk@worldeducation.net.

Upon successful completion of your course and fulfillment of any outstanding financial obligations, you will receive your certificate of completion. Certificates are provided to you within 30 days of completion. Your certificate will validate the training course you completed with a stamp of completion.

Students that successfully complete our career training programs are assigned a career development adviser who will coordinate placement at a local externship or hands on opportunity. These opportunities are optional and may vary based on availability and occupation. Your career development adviser will also provide job search services such as: resume building, mock interviews, job opportunity resources, and more. Our professional enrichment courses do not come with a career adviser or career services.