Phlebotomy National Certification Examination Review Workshop
Based on current CLSI Venipuncture and Skin Puncture Procedures
This 3-day phlebotomy review program is for currently employed Phlebotomist, Phlebotomy Instructor/Supervisor, Laboratory Personnel, Medical Assistant, and Patient Care Technician who desires a review of the latest CLSI phlebotomy guidelines and to prepare for your phlebotomy technician national certification examination.
Prerequisites for phlebotomy technician national certification examination:
- High school graduation (or equivalent) AND
- Completion of one year full time acceptable work experience as a phlebotomy technician in a CLIA accredited laboratory within the last three years. This experience must include venipunctures and skin punctures. (Full time experience is considered thirty-five hours per week).
- A completed verification form and letter from your current/past employer are required. Forms will be provided at workshop.
The Following Will Be Covered:
- CLSI guidelines for performing venipunctures and skin puncture (finger stick and heel puncture)
- Preventing Pre-analytical Errors in the laboratory
- Order of Draw
- Safety and Infection Control Guidelines
- Venipuncture technique (hands-on instruction; student return demonstrations)
- Capillary technique (hands-on instruction; student return demonstrations)
- Age specific phlebotomy
- Components of blood
- Laboratory Departments
- Laboratory Tests
- Special Procedures
- Blood Cultures
- Glucose Tolerance Tests
- Bleeding time tests
- Point–of–Care testing
- Legal issues and terminology relating to phlebotomy
- Customer Service
- Case Studies
Workshop Schedule
Evening Workshop
Nov. 14, 16, & 18
Monday, Wednesday and Friday
5:00 PM–9:00 PM
Day Workshop
Dec. 6 & 8
Tuesday & Thursday
10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Saturday Workshop
Dec. 3 & 17
Saturday
10:00 AM–4:30 PM
Workshop Registration Fees
$349.00
Classroom training and supplies, Success! In Phlebotomy 7th edition- exam review book, Student liability (malpractice) insurance.
Payment due in full five (5) days prior to workshop date. Minimum deposit is $75.00 (seventy five dollars). Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted. PO's from facilities are also accepted.
Clean scrubs and enclosed shoes are required to be worn to workshop.
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