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Phlebotomy Technician Program

Program Overview

This comprehensive 160-hour Phlebotomy Technician program is designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed to excel in phlebotomy. Through a combination of classroom instruction and an 80-hour externship, students will gain hands-on experience and develop the competencies required for entry-level positions in healthcare facilities.

Core Curriculum

  • Anatomy and Physiology: Gain a fundamental understanding of human anatomy and physiology, with a focus on the circulatory system.

  • Phlebotomy Techniques: Master the art of venipuncture and capillary puncture, including patient identification, vein selection, and blood collection procedures.

  • Blood Collection Equipment: Learn to use a variety of blood collection equipment, such as needles, syringes, and evacuated tubes.

  • Laboratory Procedures: Acquire knowledge of basic laboratory procedures, including specimen handling, processing, and storage.

  • Medical Terminology: Develop a strong foundation in medical terminology, including prefixes, suffixes, and root words.

  • Infection Control: Understand and practice universal precautions and other infection control measures to ensure patient and healthcare worker safety.

  • Legal and Ethical Issues: Learn about legal and ethical considerations in phlebotomy practice, including patient confidentiality and informed consent.

  • Externship: Apply classroom learning in a real-world healthcare setting through an 80-hour externship.

Program Outcomes

  • Upon completing the Phlebotomy program, students will be eligible to take the national certification examination.

  • Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures accurately and efficiently.

  • Collect blood specimens for a variety of laboratory tests.

  • Handle and process blood specimens according to laboratory protocols.

  • Adhere to infection control guidelines and universal precautions.

  • Communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.

  • Understand and apply legal and ethical principles in phlebotomy practice.

This program teaches to obtain blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Phlebotomists must be familiar with all aspects of the blood collection process. Lectures include laboratory terminology, anatomy and physiology, blood collection procedures, specimen processing, communication skills, legal/ethical issues and professionalism. You will have hands-on laboratory practice sessions as well as clinical training. Our courses are 8 weeks per session.

Class Requires

  1. TB/PPD(less than 1 year)

  2. Immunization records

  3. High school diploma or its equivalent

  4. Medical insurance card

  5. Proof of Physical Exam (within one year)

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Service Areas Covered:

Southeastern Massachusetts, Cape Cod, Rhode Island

Phone Number: 508-536-5366

Fax Number: 508-206-9564

Email: Coastalcareeracademy@gmail.com

 

Location:

187 Plymouth Ave., Bldg. 8a Fall River, MA 02721

Coastal Career Academy has been licensed by the Division of Occupational Licensure since 1999 as a private occupational school in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts’ general laws. Our nurse aide program is approved by the State Department of Public Health.

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