Phlebotomy

Overview
Program Outcomes
Program Entry Information

Overview

A certificate in Phlebotomy will provide the student a background in basic anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, medical office procedures, and phlebotomy skills. This program also includes an externship experience at a clinical facility where students must perform successful venipuncture and blood draws on at least 100 patients. Once completed, students are eligible to apply for State licensure as a Health Care Assistant, Level A.

Program Outcomes

Perform venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood withdrawal. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills for entry level competency as a Category “A” Health Care Assistant, per guidelines outline in WAC 246-826-130.
Properly administer appropriate approved drugs per topical, rectal, otic, ophthalmic, and inhaled routes.
Interpret the Washington State Health Care Assistant Law and, how it applies to the phlebotomist with 80% accuracy.
Describe the phlebotomist’s role in a medical lab setting with 80% accuracy.
State eight rules for safety within the laboratory with 100% accuracy.
Explain the disease cycle of infectious pathogens with 80% accuracy.
Select appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), demonstrate proper hand washing technique and safe removal of contaminated gloves with 100% accuracy.
Explain the purpose and mission of OSHA/WSAH and Universal Precautions, define “CLIA 88” as it applies to phlebotomists, and explain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) with 80% accuracy.
Define quality control and state the principle of quality assurance with 80% accuracy.
Define the difference between arteries, veins and capillaries; describe the different cells and components of blood and their functions, with at least 80% accuracy.
Define the difference between serum and plasma with 100% accuracy.
Identify the different supplies and equipment used in venipuncture and capillary collection with at least 80% accuracy.
Demonstrate proper, safe, and successful venipuncture with at least 80% accuracy.
List the most frequently encountered medical/physiological complications of venipuncture, and explain preventative measures and appropriate treatment for each with at least 80% accuracy.
Explain the most common causes, and remedies, of a “short” draw or no blood collected during venipuncture, list the four most common reasons for specimen rejection by the laboratory, and discuss preventative measures with at least 80% accuracy.

Placement Requirements

ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension and Sentence Skills score of 71 or higher.

Degree and Certificate Requirements

Certificate completion requires a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher and minimum grade of C/2.0 for required courses.

Additional Requirements

Phlebotomy Application Completion Form
Essential Skills and Functional Abilities Form
Criminal History Background Check Notification Form
Official transcripts documenting prerequisite completion, including unofficial BTC transcripts.
OPAC Test Score (if applicable)

Prior to registration for PLEB 100, admitted students must complete and submit evidence of the following requirements:

Criminal background check.
11-panel drug screen.
Immunization record tracking

NOTE: Students will be charged a fee of approximately $119.00 for the background check, drug screen, and tracking of required health documents.

Students may be required to travel to Skagit County for clinical placement.

Programs

Certificate

Phlebotomy Certificate

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