Phlebotomy Technician Course - Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

Phlebotomy Technician Course

#: 1HCT-0295 ID: Section: 1

Description:

The Phlebotomy Technician program provides students the training necessary for employment and advancement in the healthcare field. Learn to perform routine phlebotomy procedures (venipuncture, blood-drawing, or finger sticks) using several different methods. Proper collection, processing, and transporting techniques will be presented, along with information for interaction with other healthcare providers and with your patients. Other topics that will be discussed in class include the circulatory system, other body systems, and blood components and their functions.
Note: You will practice blood-drawing with other students.

This course will cover the following:

Phlebotomy practice and health care settings,
Circulatory system,
Basic anatomy and physiology of organ systems,
Blood collection equipment,
Order of draw of tubes,
Venipuncture procedures,
Vacutainer,
Butterfly needle and syringe,
Skin puncture procedures,
Infection control,
Specimen documentation and transportation,
Complications in blood collections,
Safety and first aid,
Pediatric procedures,
Arterial, intravenous and special collection procedures,
Forensic toxicology,
Quality control,
Legal and regulatory issues, and
Record-keeping, QA, and regulatory agencies.

Upon successful completion, graduates should be prepared to sit for the National Center for Competency Testing Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam. The cost of the exam is $125; this fee is separate from tuition. There are also optional CPT Exam preparation materials at this link. Please see the instructor for more details.

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK: The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy, 5th edition. Approximate cost $181. Online book code 1HCT 0295. Purchase the textbook before the first class session. Textbooks are available at the Century College Bookstore located on the West Campus, 651.444.2090 or online at www.centurycollegebookstore.com

(If you plan to purchase this text from another source, please call our registration desk 651.444.2140 first to make certain you will obtain the correct edition.)

Bring to Class:

LOCATION: Century College, East Campus, Room E3511 AND E3531, Exam in Room E1733*
Note that you can work the online hours at anytime; disregard timeframe noted in schedule.

PREREQUISITE: You MUST be a minimum of 18 years of age to register for this course.
THIS IS A HANDS-ON CLASS. YOU MUST PARTICIPATE IN ALL ACTIVITIES.

You must provide proof showing immunizations are up to date for: Rubella, Mumps, DT or DtaP, TB screening and the Hepatitis B series. Your documentation or this completed immunization form should be brought to the first class session.

You will need closed-toe shoes for this class.

SPECIAL NOTICE: You will need Internet connection and an email address. The week prior to the start of class, you will receive login instructions via email on how to access the course on D2L Brightspace for coursework and chats.

Upon successful completion, graduates should be prepared to sit for the National Center for Competency Testing Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam. The cost of the exam is $125; this fee is separate from tuition. There are also optional CPT Exam preparation materials at this link. Please see the instructor for more details.

Purchase the textbook before the first class session.

Age Req:

You must be at least 18 years old to enroll in this class.

Day(s):

Varied Schedule

Time:

3:00 PM

Sessions:

Contact Hours:

Cost:

$1,195.00

Instructor:

Jacklyn Bork

Registration Cutoff Date:

6/3/2025

Dates & Times:

6/4/2025 3:00PM - 8:00PM

Century East Campus - 3531 - MEDA Classroom ( See Map )