0002 - Phlebotomy Technician
Course Description
This 90 hour Phlebotomy Technician Program from Commonwealth University prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods.
National Certification: Students who complete this program will have the opportunity to pursue the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Exam.
NWCA National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Exam.
Clinical Externship: This program includes a 40-hour clinical externship opportunity. To be eligible for the clinical, students must successfully complete the 90-hour program, submit to a thorough background check, drug screening and meet other requirements.
Non-credit training programs are designed by a team of professionals from each respective field, providing you with effective face-to-face and web-based learning programs. Instructors/course mentors are actively involved in your learning experience, responding to any questions or concerns, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed. The training programs offered through Workforce Development are not part of academic degree programs.
Credit for Prior Learning: This course equates to 2 credits (HLSC 199) in health science at Commonwealth University, with the option for an additional one credit for documentation of completing an externship.