Phlebotomy Technician Course

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Phlebotomy Technician

In this course students will be able to demonstrate various methods of Phlebotomy such as vacuum method for venous blood withdrawal, an autolet blood withdrawal for glucose level, the proper use of a microhematocrit centrifuge, proper use of a hemoglobinometer and obtain a hemoglobin level. In addition, students will learn the proper use of a glucometer to obtain a glucose level. Identify and label the parts of the most common diagnostic laboratory equipment, use basic skills in context of therapeutic and lab procedures.
The duration of phlebotomy technician training is 36 hours. The program is meant to provide students with complete training for comprehensive learning.

Phlebotomy Training Program Covers:

  • Basics, physiology and anatomy of phlebotomy
  • Using glucometer for analyzing glucose level
  • Procedure of blood collection and right way of handling equipment
  • Basic phlebotomy skills
  • Safety of specimen handling
  • Competence checklist
  • Venous blood withdrawal method
  • Legal and professional issues of phlebotomy
  • Usage of microhematocrit centrifuge, hemoglobinometer for obtaining hemoglobin level

Schedule:

  •  Monday and Tuesday; 5pm - 10pm
  • 12 sessions/ 36 hours $830

Call 718-631-6343 to register

Contact an advisor to learn more

Phlebotomists
Median Salary

$45,140 *

The median salary in the New York metropolitan area is $45,140, in New York State $45,430, and $41,810 in the United States*.

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Also called Lab Liaison Technician, Mobile Examiner, Phlebotomist and Phlebotomy Technician

*Based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (USBLS OEWS)

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This career will grow rapidly in the next few years.

🚪 Openings

New job opportunities are very likely in the future.

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