Phlebotomy Technician
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
|
Jobs available locally 1,332 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $33,831 – $49,319 |
Assess injuries and illnesses and administer basic emergency medical care. May transport injured or sick persons to medical facilities.
|
Jobs available locally 1,141 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $30,488 – $49,442 |
Feed, water, and examine pets and other nonfarm animals for signs of illness, disease, or injury in laboratories and animal hospitals and clinics. Clean and disinfect cages and work areas, and sterilize laboratory and surgical equipment. May provide routine postoperative care, administer medication orally or topically, or prepare samples for laboratory examination under the supervision of veterinary or laboratory animal technologists or technicians, veterinarians, or scientists.
|
Jobs available locally 896 |
Demand Locally +4 % |
Annual Wage Range $21,912 – $47,940 |
Program Level:
Continuing Education
Program Type:
Hybrid
Department:
Continuing Education
Institute:
Health & Biosciences
College:
SPC
What is the Phlebotomy Technician program?
This program prepares students for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT). Phlebotomy Technicians are an essential part of the medical team with their skill set ranging from drawing blood to preparing blood and other specimens for testing as well as maintaining medical equipment such as needles, test tubes, and blood vials. Students develop skills in performing of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. Through hands-on skills, students will demonstrate infection control and safety practices; describe quality assurance as it relates to specimen collection; explain the role of specimen collection in the overall patient care system; identify collection equipment, various types of additives used, special precautions necessary, and substances that can interfere in clinical analysis of blood constituents; demonstrate venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques on adults, children, and infants; and explain requisitioning, transport and processing. Earning your CPT credential will assist students with fulfilling employer requirements, provide access to better career opportunities, maximize earning potential, and enhance knowledge and skills.
Courses
|
Program Information
Time Commitment112 Contact Hours 8 Week Training |
CertificationCertified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) / CE2Credit eligible |
Career OutlookLearn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website |
|
View CE Schedule |
 |
 |
One or more of these programs are approved Ready to Work programs. Find out if you’re eligible to receive free tuition and job placement services that will enable you to secure an in-demand career. |
