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Phlebotomy Technican
Technical Certificate of Credit  






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Program Description

A phlebotomist is trained in the techniques of drawing blood and in preparing and setting up laboratory blood tests. This technical certificate introduces the student to the anatomy and physiology of the human body and to the medical terminology needed to work as a phlebotomist. Class and lab hours are spent in venipuncture training, which is reinforced through clinical practice as a student in physicians’ offices and hospitals.

Length of Program

A total of 20 credit hours is required. A full-time student may complete this program in two quarters.

Campus Location

 The Phlebotomy Technician program is offered on the Coffee campus summer quarter and on the Ben Hill -Irwin campus winter quarter.


Entrance Requirements*

Required Age: 16 or older
Placement exam required.

*Required prior to clinicals:
1. TB testing
2. Hepatitis B Vaccination
3. Drug Screening
4. MMR (Measles, Mumps and Rubella immunization)
5. Tetanus injection within last 10 years
6. “Fit for Duty” physical
7. Criminal background check may be required prior to clinicals
 

  

Curriculum
 
Course No.
 Title Credit Hours
AHS 1011
 Anatomy and Physiology 5
AHS 109
 Medical Terminology 3
PHL 103
 Introduction to Venipuncture 4
PHL 105
 Clinical Practice 8
 
Total credit hours required: 20
Would you like to know more?

For more information about the Phlebotomy Technician technical certificate program at ECTC, please let us know!  You can contact the admissions office by phone or by email.
(229)468-2040 or 1(800)575-0567
info@eastcentraltech.edu

 

 
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