Phlebotomy
This program will prepare students to function as phlebotomists whose responsibilities include venipuncture and blood draw microcollection techniques. The procedures are performed on patients of all ages at clinics, hospital labs, blood and plasma donation centers, outpatient care centers and nursing homes.
The 192 hour course includes lecture, classroom activities, lab and a clinical at a laboratory in a hospital.
Part 1 (64 hours)
Classroom and lab instruction at Iowa Western Community College in Council Bluffs
Part 2 (120 hours)
Clinical at a laboratory at an approved local hospital.
Wrap-up (8 hours)
Review and prepare for the ASCP National Certification Exam for Phlebotomists
Students will need:
- White lab coat w/long sleeves & cuffs
- Scrubs
- Clean white tennis shoes
- Safety goggles
NOTE: Drug screen ($35) required before clinical portion of class.
Phlebotomists are proficient in…
- Collecting, transporting, handling and processing blood specimens
- Recognizing the importance of specimen collection in the overall patient care system
- Relating the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology to the major areas of the clinical laboratory, and to general pathologic conditions associated with body systems.
- Identifying and selecting equipment, supplies and additives used in blood collection
- Recognizing factors that affect specimen collection procedures and test results, and taking appropriate actions within predetermined limits when applicable
- Recognizing and adhering to infection control and safety policies and procedures
- Monitoring quality control within predetermined limits
- Recognizing the various components of the health care delivery system
- Recognizing the responsibilities of other laboratory and healthcare personnel and interacting with them with respect for their jobs and patient care
- Demonstrating professional conduct, stress management, interpersonal and communication skills with patients, peers and other healthcare personnel and with the public
- Demonstrating an understanding of requisitioning and the legal implications of their work environment • Applying basic principles in learning new techniques and procedures
- Recognizing and acting upon individual needs for continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of Upon successful completion of this course, professional competence students will qualify to take the ASCP Phlebotomy Certification Exam.
PHLEBOTOMY TRAINING
Program will prepare students to function as phlebotomists Fee $700
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| PHLEB 01*02 | Council Bluffs Campus | 03/22/2010 | 9:00AM-1:15PM | Looft Hall 109 |
0 session | Call 712-325-3344 |