42 0130 - Phlebotomy Certification Program

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Southwest Tennessee Community College

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Description:

This 90 hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. The program also includes lab exercises, live blood draws, work with a training arm and other exercises intended to prepare students to function as an entry level phlebotomy technician. Note: There is no outside externship rotation included with this program. Although not required to work as a phlebotomy technician, students who wish to pursue a clinical rotation should contact local health care organizations to arrange their personal clinical schedule. Prerequisites: People interested in becoming phlebotomists should have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. 9.000 Continuing Education Units 90.000 Lecture hours Levels: Continuing Education Schedule Types: Lecture Continuing Education College Continuing Education Department Course Attributes: CEU Career Development, Supplemental Course

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.southwest.tn.edu

Phone Number:

(901) 333-5000

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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