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Phlebotomy Technician (Course in Spanish)
Phlebotomy Technician Online (Spanish Version)
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE
Now you can study to become a certified healthcare professional at your own pace and within your schedule. The Phlebotomy Technician ONLINE program is offered by NJCU with interactive learning modules, 24/7 mentoring, learning exercises, labs, and a student portal with career resources. To learn about this program and enroll today, visit the Phlebotomy Technician Program page.
The Phlebotomy Technician Profession
The phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient’s blood specimens by venipuncture and microcollection for testing purposes. Phlebotomists are employed throughout the healthcare system including in hospitals, neighborhood health centers, medical group practices, HMO’s, public health facilities, veteran hospitals, insurance carriers, and in other healthcare settings. The demand for phlebotomy technicians has increased substantially with the overall complexity of healthcare services and the risks of infectious disease. Current healthcare industry experts predict a 15% increase in phlebotomy jobs by 2030.
Quick Facts
Tuition: $2,099.00
Self-paced eLearning course includes 6-months access to online content, all eBooks, supplemental content, and related course materials, as applicable.
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Contact: Call 888-574-6218 for more information
The Phlebotomy Technician Program
The Phlebotomy Technician Program from {School Name} prepares professionals to collect blood and other specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. This course covers the following key areas and topics:
- Process and procedures for collecting blood specimens for laboratory analysis
- All aspects of blood collection and related procedures
- The order of draw
- Universal precautions
- Skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely
- Terminology and related anatomy and physiology
- Educational Requirements
- Students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
- Several state and national certification exams exist to test the competency of aspiring phlebotomy technicians.
- Detailed Course Topics Covered
- The history of phlebotomy & the healthcare setting
- Quality assurance and legal issues
- Infection control, safety, first aid, & personal wellness
- Universal precautions including safety protocols and infection control
- Laboratory operations (e.g. safety, quality control)
- Blood banks and blood typing, lab departments and personnel
- Medical terminology and laboratory theory
- Human anatomy & physiology of the circulatory system
- Specimen collection, processing, and handling
- Blood collection equipment, additives, & order of draw
- Venipuncture specimen collection procedures
- Capillary puncture equipment and procedures
- Special collections and point-of-care testing
- Arterial puncture procedures
- Non-blood specimens and tests
- Pediatric and geriatric blood collection
- Blood and blood composition, blood tubes, coagulation, venipuncture protocols, etc.
- Heel puncture, protocol, practice, and syringe draws
- Respiratory, pneumonia and TB isolation protocol
- Laboratory skills and simulated/animated labs
Each course includes:
- 24/7 instructor support and course mentoring
- Student and instructor collaboration
- Engaging labs, student exercises, course videos and animated simulations
- Student pre and post assessments and online performance tracking
- National and state certification opportunities
- A secure Student Portal which includes: career guidance, resume writing and other career resources
How to Enroll
Visit the Phlebotomy Technician Program registration site
Contact
To learn about this program and to enroll visit the Phlebotomy Technician Program page or call 888-574-6218.
In-Person Phlebotomy Technician Certification Program
Learn about the in-person, classroom version of this program. See the Phlebotomy Technician Certification Program information here.
Técnico de EKG
CERTIFICADO DE DESARROLLO PROFESIONAL
Curso de Técnico en flebotomía
El Programa de técnico en flebotomía prepara a los alumnos para recolectar muestras de sangre de los clientes con el fin de realizar análisis de laboratorio. Los alumnos se familiarizarán con todos los aspectos de la recolección de sangre y ejecutarán las habilidades necesarias para realizar las venopunturas de manera segura. También incluye terminología, procedimientos de extracción de sangre, orden de extracción y otros temas interesantes. ¡El programa también incluye una práctica clínica externa opcional en un proveedor de atención médica local!
Quick Facts
- Al final de este curso, los estudiantes podrán:
- Aplicar los principios electrofisiológicos básicos de la conducción cardíaca a la anatomía y fisiología del cuerpo.
- Explicar los pasos en los procedimientos de recolección de muestras seleccionadas realizados por el técnico en flebotomía
- Explicar los procedimientos de seguridad en el entorno sanitario y específicamente en la realización de procedimientos de recolección de muestras
- Identificar los suministros y equipos específicos utilizados en los procedimientos de recolección de muestras específicas
- Explicar las precauciones y directrices al recolectar especímenes en poblaciones especiales como pediatría y geriatría
- Definir la calidad de atención y explicar el impacto en la atención médica del paciente cuando se compromete la calidad y seguridad debido a los procedimientos de flebotomía
- Describir la anatomía, fisiología, patofisiología, y terminología médica asociada con flebotomía
- Describir los requisitos de una carrera de flebotomía exitosa incluyendo rasgos de personalidad preferibles, capacitación y educación, roles y responsabilidades
- Explicar cómo se comunican los flebotomistas con otros en el ámbito de la atención médica verbalmente, no verbalmente, mediante registros de salud y por medio de sistemas informáticos
- Identificar asuntos legales comunes, cuestiones éticas y temas regulatorios que afectan comúnmente al flebotomista
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified EKG Technician national certification examination.
- National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification
Cómo registrarse
Por favor haga click aquí: Phlebotomy Technician (en español)
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