Wasatch CNA Center
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phle·bot·o·my Course Instruction DVD’s Use of Phlebotomy Textbook Bloodborne Pathogen and Infection Control HIPPA, OSHA, Patients Rights, Needle Stick Safety, Standard Precautions Practice Opportunities 25 Live Draws and at least 10 Live Capillary Sticks This is an advanced course - it will prepare you to work in the field of phlebotomy. REGISTER ONLINE OR CALL There are many medical, emergency, and health care professionals who draw blood by venipuncture or skin puncture. People who routinely draw blood may be medical doctors and physicians and licensed health care professionals such as: Certified Nursing Assistants Nurses (RN, LPN, LVN) Medical assistants Respiratory Therapists Laboratory technologists EMT personnel Medical researchers Since so many health care professionals draw blood, having phlebotomy training is helpful in your current profession and as you move to various positions in the health care delivery system. For the purposes of this course, all of these terms are used interchangeably. Job Description: Scope of practice often includes neonatal heelsticks, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric fingersticks, and venipunctures. Duties of a phlebotomist may also include labeling, preserving, packaging, and possibly, transporting blood specimen to the lab for analysis. In most cases, the samples are forwarded to an independent reference laboratory where qualified laboratory technicians perform the analysis. They then report their findings back to the physician who ordered the tests. At times, phlebotomists also participate, coordinate, or get involved as volunteers in community health fairs and blood drive events. They also are often expected to participate in continuing education and training to keep their skills current. Professionalism: The field of phlebotomy is a professional field in which phlebotomists interact with patients, physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. Graduates looking for their first job should talk to phlebotomists in their area, watch the classifieds, and check with their our job placement advisors. Training Requirements: Current training requirements may vary widely from state to state. Some states require that phlebotomists and those health care professionals with blood drawing responsibilities are certified! When it comes to the legal and regulatory requirements for phlebotomists in other states they should do everything to remain well informed and staying abreast with their regulations and any (possible) upcoming revisions. In Utah, certification is not required to practice as a phlebotomist, though most facilities and organizations require some training and EXPERIENCE before they will hire you.
NOUN:
pl. phle·bot·o·mie: The act or practice of opening a vein by incision or puncture to remove blood as a therapeutic treatment. Also called venesection.
Advanced Phlebotomy 44 Hour Nationally Certified Course with 40 Hour Externship Optional Training
$495.00
(Tuition does not include $105.00 for national testing fee)
Fee Includes:
Phlebotomy Workbook
Anatomy and Physiology of the integumentary system, Difficult Blood Draws, Medical terminology, Latex Sensitivity, Test tubes, Blood Collection, processing and equipment,
This Tier includes an unpaid Externship Opportunity which will allow you to obtain at least 150 more venipuncture draws. This will greatly enhance your skills, confidence and ability to secure employment. Job Placement Assistance Available.
801-759-5164
Utah does not require any certification to work as a phlebotomist. However, even a cursory examination of job boards reveals a desire on the part of employers to hire employees who have at least some training and experience in phlebotomy. Though some schools offer a basic course which allows you to practice on fake arms or to perform one or two live draws, the extra education and practice time is well worth the money and time. This course will build your confidence, train you on all aspects of phlebotomy, and provide you ample time to practice live draws and stick.
Individuals with widely different backgrounds and training are drawing blood in physicians' offices and laboratories, clinics, homes, and hospitals. They range from employees with no medical or laboratory background, to certified phlebotomy technicians, to medical technologists, who are highly skilled professionals that have studied the theory and practice of venipuncture and specimen handling, as well as laboratory testing.
Wasatch CNA Center
455 East 400 South, Suite 410
SLC, UT 84111
801.759.5164
julie@wasatchcnacenter.com
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