Phlebotomy Technician Certification Program

Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy Module 1
Phlebotomy Practice, Communication and Professional Ethics

• Phlebotomy Practice and Definition
• The Clinical Laboratory and Specimen Collection Services
• Competencies, Certification and Professionalism for Phlebotomists
• Future Trends in Phlebotomy Practice
• Communication, Computerization and Documentation
• Laboratory Test Requisitions, Specimen Labels and Blood Collection Lists
• Documentation Essentials and the Medical Record
• Professional Ethics, Legal and Regulatory Issues
• Basic Legal Principals
• Clinical Laboratory Regulations

Phlebotomy Module 2
Infection Control, Safety and Terminology

• Pathogens and Infections
• Personal Safety from Infection During Specimen Handling
• Chain of Infection
• Specific Isolation Techniques and Procedural Steps
• Equipment and Safety in Patients’ Rooms
• Disaster Emergency Plan
• Emergency Procedures
• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy and Physiology Overview
• Major Organ Systems

Phlebotomy Module 3
Common Phlebotomy Procedures, Blood Collection Equipment, Errors and Complications

• The Cardiovascular System and Circulation
• Blood, Hemostasis and Coagulation
• Lymphatic System
• Blood Collection Tubes and Additives
• Venoscope, the Vein Finder
• Microcollection Equipment
• Specimen Collection Trays
• Preanalytical Complications Causing Medical Errors
• Complications Associated with Test Requests and Identification
• Complications Associated with the Specimen Collection Procedure

Phlebotomy Module 4
Venipuncture Procedures and Capillary Blood Specimens

• Blood Collection
• Health Care Worker Preparation
• Needlestick Prevention Strategies
• Equipment Selection and Preparation
• Venipuncture Methods
• Indications for Skin Puncture
• Basic Technique for Collection Diagnostic Capillary Blood Specimens
• Supplies for Skin Puncture
• Order of Collection
• Lancet Disposal, Labeling the Specimen and Completing the Interaction

Phlebotomy Module 5
Specimen Handling and Point of Care Collections

• Specimen Handling After the Venipuncture
• Specimen Delivery Methods
• Reporting Laboratory Results
• Positions for Restraining a Child
• Precautions to Protect the Child
• Geriatric Patients
• Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analysis
• Blood Coagulation Monitoring
• Bleeding-Time Test
• Other POC Tests and Future Trends

Phlebotomy 1 Module 6
Collection Procedures and Forensic Testing

• Blood Cultures
• Glucose Tolerance Test
• Therapeutic Phlebotomy
• Urine Collection
• Fecal Specimens
• Seminal Fluid
• Culture Specimens
• Common Drug Analysis Methods and Interferences
• Preferred Specimens for Drug Tests
• Neonatal Drug Testing

Medical Terminology: An Overview

Medical Terminology: An Overview Module 1 
Prefixes, Roots, and Suffixes

Module one will take a look at the basics of body anatomy and organization, the foundation of medical terminology and why words are structured the way they are. We will look at the relationship between Greek and Latin roots, prefixes, suffixes and everyday pronunciation.

• History of Medical Terminology
• Applying Different Rules of Pluralization
• Deconstructing Medical Words
• Pronunciation and Everyday Usage 
• Organization of the Body

Medical Terminology: An Overview Module 2 
Bones, Muscles, Skin and Sensory

Module two discusses the major body systems such as skeletal, muscular and sensory and their root terminology. We will cover how systems function together and how they correlate to the overall health of the human body, as well as pathology, diseases and conditions that affect these systems.

• Terminology of the Skeletal, Muscular, Integumentary and Sensory Systems
• Skeletal Diseases and Pathology
• Classes and Types of Muscles
• Skin Layers and Conditions
• Anatomy of Eyes, Ears and Nose

Medical Terminology: An Overview Module 3 
Heart, Lungs and Gastrointestinal

Module three covers how your blood vessels, lymph nodes and heart all work together, as well as how the respiratory system and organs of the digestive system function. We will also recognize the proper way to diagnose gastrointestinal and respiratory conditions according to the specific body part.

• The Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
• Veins, Arteries and Blood Flow
• Organs of the Digestive System
• Gastrointestinal Diseases and Pathology
• Respiratory Terminology and Diagnostic Tests

Medical Terminology Module 4
Hormones, Nerves, Urinary and Reproductive

Module four discusses the fundamentals of the body’s endocrine system, the central nervous system and the male and female reproductive systems. We will also cover easy methods and simple phrases for memorizing medical terms through study guides and tips and tricks.

• Endocrine System and Hormone Functions 
• Parts of the Central Nervous System
• Urinary Tract Functions
• Male Reproductive Systems
• Female Reproductive Systems

Human Anatomy

Human Anatomy Module 1
Terminology and the Head and Neck Region

Module one begins with an introduction of the study of movement and muscles. Beginning with basic anatomical terminology, module one reveals the meaning in a standard anatomical position.  Also included in this module is the study of musculoskeletal anatomy, the main focus is on muscles and the bones to which they attach. Finally, included in module one, is a study of the head and neck regions of the human body. 

• Anatomical Terminology
• Bones, Muscles, and Joints
• The Skull
• Base of the Skull and Its Attachments
• Muscles of the Face and Jaw
• Suspensory Muscles of the Larnyx
• The Tongue
• Muscles of the Palate
• Muscles of the Throat
• The Larynx

Human Anatomy Module 2
The Spine and Trunk Region

Module two covers the spine and truck regions of the human body, beginning with the anterior muscles of the cervical spine.  Moving on, we will take a close examination of the vertebrae of the spine, which forms the central support structure for the body.  After learning more about the spine, the study moves on with the supporting ligaments of the spine, and the muscles groups of the back and the layers connecting the pieces together.

• Anterior Muscles of the Cervical Spine
• The Vertebrae of the Spine
• The Spine and Its Supporting Ligaments
• Muscles of the Back: Deep Layers
• Muscles of the Back: Middle and Superficial Layers
• Muscles Attaching to the Front of the Spine

Human Anatomy Module 3
The Thorax, Abdomen, Shoulder Girdle and Upper Limb

Module three examines the thorax and the abdomen sections of the human body.  Beginning with the thorax and muscles of respiration, the module will continue on to learn more about the muscles of the abdomen and compare them to the muscles of the back. The rib cage as a whole is supported by various muscles.  Module three will carefully examine each of these suspensory muscle groups.  Also included in module three is the anatomy of the shoulder girdle and upper limbs.  We will study the muscles of the arm and shoulder, forearm, hand, and wrist.

• The Thorax and Muscles of Respiration
• The Abdominal Muscles
• Suspensory Muscles of the thorax
• The Spiral Musculature of the Trunk
• The Shoulder Girdle
• Muscles of the Arm and Shoulder
• Muscles of the Forearm
• Muscles of the Hand and Wrist
• Intrinsic Muscles of the Hand

Human Anatomy Module 4
The Pelvis and Lower Limb

Module four takes a look at the pelvis and lower limb.  Beginning with the pelvic girdle, the study will move on to the muscles of the pelvis and hip.  The pelvis plays a crucial role in posture and movement and it is important to learn about the support structure for the legs. The muscles of the upper leg and their groups and purpose will be examined in module four, as well as, the knee, lower leg, and ankle. Finally examined in module four is the muscles of the foot. 

• The Pelvic Girdle
• Muscles of the Pelvis and Hip
• Muscles of the Thigh
• The Knee, Lower Leg, and Ankle
• Muscles of the Ankle and Foot
• Intrinsic Muscles of the Foot

Phlebotomy Technician

Upon successful completion of our Phlebotomy course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position as a Phlebotomy Technician in a medical facility and will be prepared, in part, to sit for the NHA national certification exam to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).

Medical Terminology: An Overview

Human Anatomy

Internet Connection

• Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware Requirements

• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

 

PC Software Requirements

• Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
  • Cookies MUST be enabled
  • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
• PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)

• Adobe PDF Reader

• QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

 

MAC Software Requirements

• Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
• Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
  • Cookies MUST be enabled
  • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
• PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• Apple QuickTime Media Player