The Phlebotomy Technician Externship documents the acquisition of hands-on experience phlebotomists placed in any number of clinical settings, including those who are a part of the laboratory team, paramedics, and point-of-care healthcare workers. Areas of assessment include infection control and safety, quality assurance, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, phlebotomy equipment and procedures, point-of-care testing, and special populations and procedures.