Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Issued by SUNY Erie Community College

This course prepares students to enter the healthcare industry as a certified phlebotomist and participate in a nationally recognized phlebotomy certification exam. Students learn the processes, procedures and techniques for collecting blood specimens and complete 45 clinical externship hours acquiring direct patient-care experience. Students also learn related terminology, anatomy and physiology, laboratory safety, order of draw, and other established regulations and standards.

Type Certification
Level Foundational
Time Weeks
Cost Paid

Skills

Earning Criteria

Identify the function of phlebotomy in the healthcare setting which includes hospitals, clinics, and physician offices.
Demonstrate competency in Bloodborne Pathogens, OSHA Regulations, Infection Control, Laboratory Safety and HIPAA Compliance.
Practice venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques by selecting appropriate veins and demonstrating proper collection techniques by venipuncture on adults.
Recognize the need for specialized collection techniques, the complications and special considerations associated with blood collection and micro-collection.
Identify quality assurance practices and liability risk management as they apply to healthcare.
Apply the skills required to project an image of professionalism to include appearance, conduct, punctuality, competency and continuing education.
Successfully complete nationally recognized phlebotomy technician certification exams.

Standards

Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)

Assessments map to the cognitive objectives, psychomotor competencies and affective behaviors as identified by the CAAHEP Standards and Guidelines and Medical Assisting Education Review Board (MAERB) Core Curriculum Competency Requirements for Medical Assisting Educational Programs.