Phlebotomy Technician 1

Course Description:
1. This program will provide information and entry level skills that will enable the student to collect blood and other body specimens. Students will learn various blood and specimen collection techniques.

2. This program will train its students to use scientific principals to take appropriate actions in many different health care situations.

3. This program will provide the necessary support, resources, and equipment to ensure an exceptional, safe learning environment.

4. This program will stress the importance of continuing education in the Phlebotomy field.

5. This program will promote the development of professionalism, responsibility, and integrity of its students thereby contributing to the purpose of providing quality health care for the people of this community.

Upon completion of this course the student will:

•  Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and safety

•  Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems.

•  Demonstrate proper technique when performing venipuncture and capillary puncture.

•  Verbalizes understanding the importance of specimen collection in the overall patient care system.

•   Demonstrate accurate requisitioning, specimen transport and specimen processing.

The duration of this course is 80 hours, 4 weeks plus a 40 hour externship to be completed at an arranged clinical site off campus. These classes and clinical externships are offered at various times. Upon successful completion of this competency based program, students will be eligible to take the National Certification exam in Phlebotomy as well qualify for State Licensure. The student will be employable in a variety of different healthcare settings such as private blood draw laboratories, hospitals, clinics, and private medical offices where phlebotomists are utilized.

Cost: $2175.00. Payment plans available.
Phlebotomy students are also responsible for the following out of pocket expenses.
These fees are not paid to school upon enrollment   
Phlebotomy NHA $135.00
Live Scan and drug screen $122.00
Text Book and syllabus $55.00
Uniform/ shoes $30.00
BLS$75.00
Approximate out of pocket for Phlebotomy$417.00

 Phlebotomy Technician 1 Course hours

New classes commence every month and last 4 weeks. Classes are held from  9am-2:30pm Monday through Thursdays. (Holiday schedule may include some Fridays to make up hours missed) Evening classes are held  Mondays and Wednesdays from 5-10pm for 8 weeks. Externship hours are 40 hours and are to be arranged with the externship site coordinator.

Inject success into your career with
Contra Costa Medical Career College’s Phlebotomy Technician program.

Phlebotomy Technicians are important members of the clinical laboratory team. New diagnostic techniques, clinical laboratory technology and automated instruments have greatly increased the volume of – and demand for – medical laboratory testing performed by Phlebotomy Technicians. Upon successful completion of the Phlebotomy Technician program, graduates  receive state licensure allowing them to work in hospitals, physician offices or in independent labs.

Phlebotomy Technician courses draw upon hands-on training.

CCMCC’s Phlebotomy Technician Certificate program provides training in obtaining blood specimens by venipuncture and micro collection techniques. Phlebotomy Technician classes also teach you to collect and process other clinical specimens.

The complete workup on Phlebotomy Technician careers.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of clinical lab workers, including Phlebotomy Technicians, is expected to grow as the volume of laboratory tests increases with both population growth and the development of new types of tests. By getting your Phlebotomy Tech certificate at Contra Costa Medical Career College, you quickly get your foot in the door to this lucrative and prestigious medical field. Phlebotomy is often an excellent stepping-stone to other positions available within the healthcare industry.

Job Opportunities:

· Laboratories

· Doctors’ Offices

· Medical Clinics

· Surgical Centers

· Hospitals

· Veterinary Clinics

· Insurance Agencies

· Blood & Plasma Donation Centers

· Government Medical Facilities

Careers in the healthcare industry continue to be among the fastest growing in the nation.* Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT1) is an ideal occupation for those who enjoy working with people and making a difference in the lives they touch. Responsibilities include performing venipuncture, skin puncture, lab testing, office tasks and communicating with patients. Start making a difference today by starting in the Phlebotomy Technician 1 program at Contra Costa Medical Career College.
   *U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2006   http://www.dol.gov/wb/stats/main.htm