 Phlebotomy Technician Program
 The Phlebotomist is a vital member of the
clinical laboratory team, whose main function is
to obtain patient's blood specimens by
venipuncture and microcollection. The field of
Phlebotomy has greatly expanded in the past
several years, and the role of this integral
member of the health care team has recently
been brought into much sharper focus.
Phlebotomy Technician – Employment
& Education
Phlebotomist’s draw blood from patients for
testing purposes. They usually work under the
supervision of medical technologists or
laboratory managers. Phlebotomists are
employed throughout the health care system -
hospitals, neighborhood health centers, medical
group practices, HMO's, public health facilities,
veteran hospitals, insurance carriers and in other
health care settings. The demand for Phlebotomy
Technicians has increased substantially with the
overall complexity of health care services and
the risks of infectious disease.
Educational Requirements
People interested in becoming Phlebotomists should have
a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
Phlebotomy Technician Program
The 90 hour Phlebotomy Technician Program
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 work includes
terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood
collection procedures; specimen hands-on
practice; and clinical training in skills and
techniques to perform puncture methods. The
program also includes lab exercises, live blood
draws, work with a training arm and other
exercises intended to prepare students to function
as an entry level Phlebotomy Technician.
Phlebotomy Technician Detailed Course
Information
- anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
- medical terminology and laboratory theory
- laboratory law, ethics and regulatory issues
- specimen documentation and transportation
- non blood specimen collection
- pediatric & geriatric blood collection
- quality, competency and performance assessment
- phlebotomy theory / simulated lab
- arterial, intravenous (IV) & special collections procedures
- specimen collection, processing and handling
- laboratory operations (e.g. safety, quality control)
- cells, lab safety, anatomy of the arm, using a tourniquet
- blood collection systems, review of medical asepsis and hand washing
- blood and blood composition, blood tubes, coagulation, venipuncture protocols, working with a training arm
- anatomy of hand, leg & foot – arteries and veins
- heel puncture, protocol, practice, syringe draws
- blood banks and blood typing, lab departments and personnel
- universal precautions – safety protocols, infection control
- respiratory, pneumonia & TB isolation protocol, live venipuntcures & skin punctures, syringe practice
- CBC/DIFF, hematological lab tests, disease and disorders, order of draw
- training arm practice and other clinical lab exercises
Course Contact Hours - 90 hrs.
Fee: $1599 (Textbooks included)
February 21 - May 3, 6:00pm - 9:30pm, Tuesday, Thursday & some Saturdays
Complete Schedule (pdf)
Download printable registration form (pdf)
Summer Camps
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Here is a partial list of the Middle & High School camps we offer!
- Biomedical Science
- Dance
- Engineering/Robotics
- Fire Science
- Fish Science
- Forensic Science
- Health Care Explorations
- Outdoor Adventures
- Sports (Basketball/Cross Country/Hockey)
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Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Administrative Assistants support physicians
and nurses in maintaining patient’s medical and
financial records. An administrative assistant’s tasks
consist of keeping medical records, greeting patients,
billing and clerical duties, scheduling appointments,
arranging for admission to the hospital and laboratory
services, and checking supplies. A medical
administrative assistant may also be required to
perform certain clinical tasks including: documenting
vital signs (e.g. blood pressures, pulse, respirations,
and temperature), performing simple lab tests,
preparing patients for examination, arranging
equipment and instruments before an exam, assisting
physicians during patient exams, explaining
treatment, medications, diet schedules, and
procedures to the patient.
Medical Administrative Assistants – Employment
& Education
Medical Administrative Assistants primarily work in
doctor’s offices, clinics, outpatient settings, hospitals,
and other health care settings. The growth and the
complexity of the U.S. health care system have
resulted in a substantial increase in the need for
qualified medical administrative assistants.
Educational Requirements*
Students should have a high school diploma or a GED equivalent.
Medical Administrative Assistant Program
This 50-hour course prepares students to function
effectively in many of the administrative and clerical
positions in the health care industry. Medical
Administrative Assistants, Medical Secretary, and
Medical Records Clerk, are all positions in great
demand. This Program covers important background
information on medical terminology, insurance
billing and coding, medical ethics, customer service
and legal aspects. This program is intended to provide
students with a well-rounded introduction to medical
administration so that a student can gain the
necessary skills required to obtain a medical
administrative assistant position in the health care
field.
Medical Administrative Assistant Detailed Course
Information
- Explain the role of the medical administrative assistant
- History of medicine, medicine and the law, medical malpractice, medical ethics, medical practice specialties
- communication techniques, appointment scheduling, general office duties
- medical records management, problem oriented medical record, confidentiality of the medical record, initiating a medical record for a new client, filing reports in the medical record
- medical practice management and communication
- fraud abuse and compliance
- documentation and risk assessment
- technology in the health care environment
- professional behavior in the workplace
- the business side of medicine
- abbreviations and symbols used in the medical office
- introduction to medical accounting, financial statements, cost analysis and budgets for the medical practice
- HIPAA review
- patient bill of rights and confidentiality
- care and handling of the medical records
- health insurance coverage, coding procedures
- professional fees, billing and collecting procedures, accounting systems, credit arrangements
- banking service and procedure
- assisting with medical emergencies
- specimen collection, laboratory safety, federal and state regulations
- a non-clinical / hand out review of the following practices including:
- taking and documentation of vital signs
- patient reception and scheduling
- patient reception and processing
- office environment and daily operations
- written communication and mail processing
- interpersonal skills and human behavior
- the health insurance claim form
- professional fees, billing and collecting
- career development and life skills
Course Contact Hours – 50 hrs.
Fee: $999
April 2 - May 21, 6:00pm – 9:30pm, Monday & Wednesday
Complete Schedule (pdf)
Download printable registration form (pdf)
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