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Phlebotomy Certification

Phlebotomy Certification

Phlebotomy Course

Are you ready to embark on an exciting and essential healthcare career? Our Phlebotomy Course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, skills, and hands-on experience required to become a proficient and confident phlebotomist.

A phlebotomist collects samples of blood for the purpose of testing in a laboratory. Phlebotomists can also collect from donors for the purpose of transfusions. They may also handle other types of human specimen collection.

This 3-week program provides students with the knowledge and skills to work in the health care profession as an entry-level phlebotomist.

Course Highlights:

  • Comprehensive Training: Our program covers all aspects of phlebotomy, from the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system to blood collection techniques and specimen handling.
  • Hands-On Experience: Gain valuable practical experience through supervised practice ensuring you are well-prepared for your future career.
  • Safety and Infection Control: Learn industry-standard safety and infection control procedures to protect both you and your patients during blood collection.
  • Patient Communication: Develop strong communication skills to ensure a positive patient experience, as phlebotomists often interact closely with individuals during the blood collection process.
  • Lab Skills: Understand laboratory protocols and the importance of accurate labeling, handling, and transporting specimens for analysis.
  • Career Guidance: Receive guidance on job placement, resume building, and interview preparation, setting you on a path to a successful phlebotomy career.
  • Flexible Learning: Our flexible course schedule options, including both full-time and part-time programs, allow you to balance your education with your other commitments.
Upon completing our Phlebotomy Course, you will be well-prepared to excel in your role as a skilled phlebotomist, making a significant contribution to the healthcare community.
Start your journey toward becoming a certified phlebotomy professional today. Enroll in our Phlebotomy Course and unlock a world of opportunities in the healthcare industry.

Prerequisites

  • High school diploma/GED
  • Criminal History Background Check

Clock Hours

Lecture/Lab: 40
Clinical Practicum: 20
Total Clock Hours: 60

Learning Objectives

Behavioral demonstration of all objectives and related skills will be evaluated in skills lab and in the clinical rotation.

  • Select and prepare skin puncture sites
  • Use a variety of blood drawing techniques
  • Prepare and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment
  • Provide professional, safe, quality patient care.

Employment

Phlebotomists can work in a variety of settings such as physicians’ offices, hospitals, clinics, independent laboratories, public health agencies, research institutions, and more!

The employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 22 percent from 2020 to 2030, much faster than the average for all occupations. About 19,500 openings for phlebotomists are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Many of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.*

 

 

 

 

 

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Phlebotomists, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/ healthcare/phlebotomists.htm (visited September 16, 2021)

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Tuition Costs

The total cost of the Phlebotomy Program is $1000. Inclusive of:

  • Tuition: $940
    • Includes class tuition, non-refundable enrollment fee ($300)
  • Textbooks: $45
  • Background Check: $15

**PAYMENT PLANS AVAILABLE**

 

Other additional costs:

***Students will be responsible for the following other costs***

  • 2-step TB test for admittance: Variable
  • Vaccinations: Variable
  • Scrubs: Variable
  • CPR: $70.00 (if needed)
  • Phlebotomy Essentials 7th Edition

This course uses a combination of lectures with discussion and feedback, textbooks, workbooks, supplemental handouts, group and peer discussion, instructor-led laboratory/clinical exercises, multi-media materials, PowerPoint presentations, and guest speakers. Although every attempt will be made by the instructor to cover assigned material in class, the student is responsible for all materials listed in the syllabus.

Sparrow Healthcare Education, LLC does not discriminate against students or potential students on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability. Sparrow Healthcare Education, LLC acknowledges that information pertaining to an applicant’s disability is voluntary and confidential, and will be made on an individual basis. If this information is presented, Sparrow Healthcare Education, LLC will reasonably attempt to provide an accommodation to overcome the effects of the limitation of the qualified applicant. All inquiries about the accommodations should be made to the Director upon registration of the program. To be qualified, an individual with a disability must meet the basic skill, education, training, and other eligibility of the program, and must be able to perform the essential functions of the program, either with or without reasonable accommodation; the employment and academic standards are the same for all individuals enrolled.

 

Students must pass a background check prior to the clinical experience. A criminal record does not immediately disqualify you from training but may interfere and limit the clinical placement and future job opportunities.

Students must show vaccination records of the following: MMR, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Tdap

Students must be able to physically perform the duties of a phlebotomist that include but are not limited to: sitting, standing, lifting, moving, and transferring patients

  • The required course completion consists of hours of classroom, online, lab, and externship
  • Demonstration of your comprehension of the classroom instruction by passing course quizzes and exams with a minimum of 80% average of the questions answered
  • completion of clinical

Washington License: $145

On successful completion of the program, a Certification of Completion will be given to the student along with a copy of his/her transcript. Directives will also be provided on the process for applying for the standards of practice and competencies of Medical assistant-phlebotomist and are consistent with curriculum requirements of WAC 246-827-0400.

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Have questions about our courses or the path to beginning your career in the healthcare industry? Send us a message.

Phone

(509) 290-5489

Address

11703 E. Sprague, Suite C2
Spokane Valley, WA 99206