Phlebotomists provide a valuable service to patients and their physicians by collecting blood specimens for laboratory testing. This makes phlebotomists important members of the laboratory testing process. Because phlebotomy is the most commonly performed medical procedure, the outlook for employment is strong and the demand for Certified Phlebotomists is high. Many phlebotomists use their position in healthcare as a springboard to related medical professions.
This certificate program provides instruction in the skills needed for proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is placed on infection control, safety, ethics and confidentiality, medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, legal implications of phlebotomy, healthcare delivery systems, patient relations, customer service, and specimen collection using a variety of techniques. Upon successful completion, graduates will be eligible to sit for a national certification exam.
We offer two forms of classes, a Fast Track schedule that will train you in approximately 3 weeks (plus clinicals), and an Evening Track that trains students in 12 weeks (plus clinicals). Students in the Fast Track program will attend classes for 6 hours per day for just 3 weeks to learn the fundamental skills needed by a phlebotomist. After successful completion of the classes, students will continue their training in area hospitals for a clinical rotation of 120 hours under the supervision of hospital personnel. Once students have completed the 120 hours AND a minimum of 100 successful unaided venipunctures and 25 unaided capillary punctures on patients in the clinical setting, they will receive their Phlebotomy Technician Certificate. The student’s scheduling needs will be taken into consideration when setting up their clinical practice hours whenever possible. This is an intense program with a lot of studying, so we do not recommend students try to work while attending the Fast Track program.
Our Evening Track meets twice weekly for 4 hours each class for those students who cannot attend daytime classes due to work or family responsibilities. Students can expect to complete the evening class work in approximately 12 weeks. Upon completion, students begin their clinical practice as described above. Students should try to make themselves available for day shift clinicals if at all possible as some facilities may not accept students during evening hours. Day shift for phlebotomists starts at 4am or 5am at most facilities.
Classroom instruction is comprised of lecture, video, discussion, role play, and practice. Classes are structured to provide the student with the skills they need in a relaxed, low-stress environment and have some fun along the way. Our classroom is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including a mock lab where general laboratory skills can be practiced. Venipuncture practice initially takes place on specialized “phlebotomy training aids” with realistic feeling skin and veins and simulated blood. Students ultimately progress to live venipunctures (on each other) when cleared by the instructor to do so.
Call (812) 738-5700,
or Toll Free 866-657-9857
(outside Corydon area)
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