Phlebotomy Technician, SCERT

Short-Term Certificate: (SCERT-PLT)

About the Program

The Phlebotomy Technician Short-Term Certificate program introduces students to the chief responsibilities of the position to include drawing blood and conducting other specimen collections. The phlebotomist must recognize any conditions that might alter collections, correlate types of lab tests to the written diagnosis, and communicate with both the laboratory and the patients to provide the best care possible. Graduates of the phlebotomy program will be competent in multiple skills of specimen collection, have a strong medical terminology background and possess excellent interpersonal skills.

Certificate Goals

• To provide students with the applied knowledge and technical skills to collect and process various blood, specimen and lab collections and procedures
• To prepare students to successfully pass the national certification exam as a registered phlebotomist

Certificate Outcomes

• Students will be able to apply proper phlebotomy technique to successfully collect, handle and process blood specimens including venipuncture and capillary punctures
• Proficiently perform basic laboratory testing procedures under appropriate supervision
• Effectively utilize appropriate personal protective devices and techniques to operate safely in a healthcare environment
• Effectively use computer software programs and technology, in a healthcare setting, to accomplish tasks of the profession
• Effective use of written, oral and interpersonal communication skills when interacting with patients, clients and healthcare professionals
• Understand, articulate and adhere to all ethical standards, moral and legal practices governing the profession
• Exhibit proficiency in successfully completing the national certification exam as a phlebotomist with a 75% or better proficiency rate

Admission Requirements

Students are required to complete the following:

• Fulfill all WCCCD admissions requirements
• Fulfill course placement requirements based on the ACCUPLACER^® assessment
• Must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED (copy required)
• After successfully completing PLB 100  with a “B” or better, the student must complete an Allied Health Application and declare program intent
• Successfully complete a criminal background check (Source will be specified)
• Successfully pass a drug screening exam (Sources will be specified)
• Complete a WCCCD Program Application and submit to the Campus Academic Officer

Certificate Requirements

• All science classes must be completed within (5) five years