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Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Course number : 350066   ID : 8398   
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Prepare for a career as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT). This phlebotomy course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to draw blood safely and effectively from patients for diagnostic purposes. The course includes both classroom instruction and hands-on training in a mock clinical setting. Topics covered include anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, medical terminology related to phlebotomy, infection control and safety procedures, patient identification and communication skills, types of blood collection equipment and their uses, venipuncture techniques, capillary puncture techniques, special considerations for pediatric and geriatric patients, handling and processing of blood specimens, and quality control and assurance in phlebotomy.  Course material will be delivered through class lecture, lab, and online assignments. Up to 40 hours of clinicals will be scheduled between 3/15 and 3/28 (Holidays excluded) but may be outside of the normal course hours. Upon completion of course and clinicals, students will be eligible to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcare Association (NHA).

To register, students must be 18 or older and submit a copy of:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Clear background check within 1 year
  • Proof of Hep B Series or Titer
  • Negative TB test (PPD or Quantiferon Gold Blood Test) within 1 year
We will be notified of your submission and will review documents as quickly as possible. Once documents have been approved, you will be notified of your eligibility to complete registration.  

Additional Costs:
  • Background Check
  • immunizations/TB test
  • scrubs 
  • Textbook (Hard copy or eBook are sufficient)
    • The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy 5e by Lynn B. Hoeltke
    • ISBN: 978-1-337-28424-0
Additional Information:
  • Clinical schedules will be provided several weeks into class. Please note that the clinical schedule will most likely be outside of the normal class hours. 
  • Health Insurance is required before entering a clinical settings. Any injury that may occur at a clinical site is the students responsibility.
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Class Details

20 Session(s)
Weekly - Tue, Thu

Location
Building 6 - Health Education Building

Instructor
Amanda Andrus 

Tuition: 

$1,599.00

Registration Closes On
Monday, May 27, 2024 @ 11:59 PM

Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 07/04/2024)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
6/4/2024 - 8/13/2024 Weekly - Tue, Thu 04:00 PM - 08:00 PM Idaho Falls, Building 6 - Health Education Building  Map, Room: 213 Amanda Andrus  ClassRoom

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