0069 - Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Ed2Go Programs)

Course Description

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This course will give you a comprehensive overview of working as a phlebotomist. During this phlebotomist training course, you will learn about drawing blood from patients and blood donors, evaluating patients' ability to withstand the procedure, and helping them feel comfortable. You will learn how to properly explain the blood-drawing procedure to patients and the importance of answering their queries. In this online phlebotomy course, you will also be introduced to performing basic point-of-care testing, such as reading blood glucose levels and preparing blood, urine, and other specimens for testing, along with maintaining medical equipment such as needles, test tubes, and blood vials.

The asynchronous, online phlebotomy certification course includes simulation experience through the inclusion of a lab kit for assignments and aligned simulations for practice. You will have access to videos outlining procedures and "how to's" that allow for firsthand practice as expected in real-world scenarios. This CPT certification course will also provide you with comprehensive, all-inclusive training, which will assist you in pursuing a new career as a phlebotomy technician and includes a complimentary voucher to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) upon eligibility.

Syllabus

1. Medical Terminology
   1. The Musculoskeletal System
   2. The Cardiovascular System
   3. The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
   4. The Respiratory System
   5. The Digestive System
   6. The Urinary System
   7. The Nervous System
   8. The Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
   9. The Integumentary System
   10. The Endocrine System
   11. The Reproductive System
   12. Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, Pharmacology
2. Certified Phlebotomy Technician
   1. Introduction to Phlebotomy
   2. Anatomy for Phlebotomy Technicians
   3. Personal and Patient Safety
   4. Infection Control
   5. Quality Control
   6. Foundations and Preparation for Blood Collection
   7. Performing the Blood Collection
   8. Post-Collection Procedures
   9. Dermal Puncture and Capillary Collection
   10. Post-Collection Procedures for Dermal Puncture and Capillary Collection
   11. Special Collections
   12. Special Considerations
   13. Non-Blood Collections and Less Commonly Performed Procedures
   14. Lab Procedures, Processing, and Operations
   15. Legal and Ethical Matters