Phlebotomists obtain blood from patients for laboratory analysis. Students will learn to identify: potential venipuncture sites, the cellular components of blood and their functions, the mechanisms for anticoagulants, and necessary precautions for sample transport and infection control. Learn to set up and run a 12-lead EKG tracing.
Clinical and classroom instruction are required and held for 18 weeks on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Lyman Hall High School and an off-site lab.
A pretest, interview and high school diploma are required for acceptance into this program. Information about applying for certification will be distributed upon completion of course. Certification is student’s responsibility.
P. Martone, CPT, RMA
Resident fee .........................................$800
Non-resident fee..................................$825
Required Textbook......approximately $40
Class begins............Wednesday, February 22, 2012
