The healthcare industry provides diagnostic, healing, rehabilitation, and preventive services. The Medina County Career Center medical training options prepare you for your selected healthcare profession.
Phlebotomists primarily seek employment in hospital and clinic settings, but sometimes work in nursing homes, private home care, and the insurance industry or research institutions. Students will be prepared to collect, transport and process blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis. The 84-hour program includes Introduction to Phlebotomy, Phlebotomy Basics, Specimen Collection, Specimen Handling, and Professional Issues, American Heart CPR certification. All students will be required to complete a minimum of 30 venipuncture and 10 capillary needle sticks in order to sit for the certification examination. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to sit for the CPT (Certified Phlebotomy Technician) Examination is through the NHA (National Healthcareer Association).
Certification Exam and Textbook are included in cost of program. Requirements prior to starting the course: 1) 18 years of age or older; 2) Hepatitis B Series; and 3) One-Step Tuberculosis Test
Phlebotomy Technician Job Outlook According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (SOC Code 31-9097) Employment of nursing aides, orderlies, and attendants is expected to grow by 24% from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and other locations will need phlebotomists to perform bloodwork. The 2016 median annual wage was $32,710.00.
88 Hours
Cost: $1200
Mon & Wed, 5:30p-9:30p
04/07/2021 – 06/23/2021
Online registration is not available for this course. Please complete the “Hire” Education Application