TEPH - Phlebotomy

In Phlebotomy, students learn about the past and present of phlebotomy practices, infection control, equipment, safety, the circulatory system, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, reanalytical consideration, venipuncture, straights venipuncture, butterfly venipuncture, special collections, patient identification, and other relevant skills. Students also learn advanced phlebotomy procedures ensuring adequate knowledge and skills in their field. Students hone communication and phlebotomy skills, while practicing real-life scenarios in a controlled environment. Students explore phlebotomy jobs and prepare for employment by demonstrating learned skills.

• Identify laboratory, OSHA, hazardous material, blood borne pathogen exposures, warning symbols, infection

control, and patient safety rules.

• Identify and use laboratory equipment and computer systems.

• Demonstrate use of basic terminology for the healthcare setting, understand and utilize correct order of draw, and

explain the basics of human anatomy and physiology related to venipuncture.

• Draw blood correctly and safely from a patient by properly using equipment and supplies necessary while identifying

and adjusting for any challenges associated with the venipuncture.

• Obtain knowledge of advanced venipuncture procedures and identify when they are to be used.

• Correctly and safely perform blood draws from a patient by properly using any equipment and supplies necessary

while identifying and adjusting for any challenges associated with the venipuncture.

• Demonstrate communication skills appropriate for the phlebotomy industry.

• Discuss the employment requirements and career opportunities within the phlebotomy industry.

MTECH Program Certificate in Phlebotomy.