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Phlebotomy Technician
The Phlebotomy Technician program prepares students to safely collect blood specimens from adults, children, and infants using proper procedures and standard precautions. Students learn patient identification, infection control, specimen handling, medical terminology, and basic anatomy and physiology related to blood analysis. The program also prepares graduates to take a national certification exam and pursue entry-level employment in healthcare settings.
- Career Path
- Health Sciences
Programs
Phlebotomy Technician, O.S.A.
The Phlebotomy Technician is trained to perform a variety of blood collection methods on adults, children, and infants according to the guidelines established by the Clinical Laboratory Standards using proper techniques and standard precautions. Emphasis is on patient identification, infection control and specimen handling. Topics include professionalism, ethics, medical terminology and basic anatomy and physiology relating to blood analysis. The Phlebotomy Technician program is designed to prepare students to take a national certification exam.
These courses provide skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods on adults, children, and infants using proper techniques and standard precautions. Emphasis is on patient identification, infection control and specimen handling. Topics include professionalism, ethics, medical terminology and basic anatomy and physiology relating to blood analysis.
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Information Session
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HS Diploma/GED
Please request an Information Session packet from CE Health Staff. All requirements for programs are detailed in the packet.
Packet may be obtained by Angie Moreno, angelica.moreno@hccs.edu.
| AName | TEA Resource Link |
Third-Party Certification Agency |
Third-Party Certification Agency Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT or CPT) | TEA Industry Based Certification Resource Link | (AMT) American Medical Technologists | https://www.americanmedtech.org |
| Name | TEA Resource Link |
Third-Party Certification Agency |
Third-Party Certification Agency Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Certified Phlebotomy Technician (NCPT) | TEA Industry Based Certification Resource Link | (NCCT) National Center for Competency Testing | https://www.ncctinc.com |
| Name | TEA Resource Link | Third-Party Certification Agency | Third-Party Certification Agency Website |
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| Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) | TEA Industry Based Certification Resource Link | ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology |
https://acacert.com |
| Name | TEA Resource Link | Third-Party Certification Agency | Third-Party Certification Agency Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) | TEA Industry Based Certification Resource Link | (NHA) National Healthcareer Association | https://www.nhanow.com |
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Angelica Moreno
Konnie King
Miosotis Gonzalez Capeles
- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total minimum contact hours for this Award: 216
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View the Phlebotomy Technician, O.S.A. catalog listing to see the total courses required.
- Cost
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Total Program Tuition: $1510.00
Tuition does not include books, course material or vouchers for certification exams.
Texas Public Education Grant (TPEG) for Continuing Education Students