This course provides theory and clinical experiences needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Students are prepared to safely perform procedures necessary for specimen collections on patients in various health care settings Emphasis is placed on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collections. Students are eligible take the national certification exam for phlebotomy technicians.
This course is comprised of 240 hours and offered in a seated format. Class days and times vary. Clinical rotation days and hours vary.
*Students are required to complete Healthcare Career Readiness, an 18-hour course that focuses on employability skills such as job readiness training, resume building, interviewing, communication, career exploration, and stress management. The cost for this course will be covered with a tuition waiver or scholarship funds, for those who qualify.
*CPR for Healthcare Providers is given during this class.
High School Diploma (or equivalent diploma)
*Costs are subject to change.
Title: Phlebotomy Phlebotomy Essentials by Diana Garza/Kathleen Becan-McBride,
ISBN: 9780134709321
Book cost: $140.50 + tax
Digital e-book: $36.75
Textbook can be purchased at the VGCC Bookstores on the Main Campus or online at the VGCC Bookstore website .
Individual clinical sites have different requirements regarding immunizations. On the first day of class, your instructor will tell you what immunizations and/or vaccinations are needed and whether or not drug screen and background screening is needed. All students must have an annual flu shot for classed scheduled October-March.
Depending upon the class or the clinical site you attend, you may be asked to produce immunization verification for one or more of the following immunizations:
If the Hepatitis B, Varicella, or MMR vaccinations are greater than 10 years old, students must provide proof of immunity via titers. All immunization verifications must be given to the instructor within 14 days of the first day of class to assure acceptance into the clinical setting.
Drug Testing: On the first day of class your instructor will tell you if a drug screen is required for the clinical site you will be attending. He/She will give you all the information you need to complete the drug screen.
Background checks are required in all healthcare programs that have a clinical rotation. If a background check is required, your instructor will give you all the information you need to complete the background check. Background checks must be done through MYB . Background checks from other sources WILL NOT be accepted.
Student Online Background Check/Drug Screen Request Procedure
All healthcare program students are approved by the clinical sites. The clinical site bases student acceptance or denial on background check information.
Required Documents: Instructor must verify documents before student is officially enrolled in the class.
