Non-credit Certificate inPhlebotomy Technician

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You are required to perform 25 venipunctures and 5 capillaries. Students will perform these skills in a phlebotomy practice lab setting, beginning with practice arms and then with real arms (students practice on one another) under instructor guidance and supervision.

Topics include:

• Handling, processing and documentation of samples
• OSHA guidelines and safety rules
• Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
• Basic phlebotomy techniques
• Quality assurance and methods of quality control

Phlebotomy Prerequisites

Current statement of good health from your physician and documented proof that you are free from active tuberculosis as documented by a negative QuantiFERON® – TB Gold test. These documents must be presented to the instructor during the first class. This test may be obtained from your physician’s office or by visiting a Genesis Occupational Health Clinic.  For clinic locations, go to: www.genesishealth.com/genesis-at-work/occupational-health/  Hepatitis B vaccinations are not required but strongly recommended.

Before the first class, purchase the required textbook at the Black Hawk College Bookstore in Building 1, 6600 34th Ave., Moline.