Phlebotomy Technician

This course provides an introduction to the field of phlebotomy, giving you the knowledge and concepts needed to understand specimen collection and laboratory processes. You will study healthcare structures, safety protocols, and infection control, as well as medical terminology and anatomy relevant to blood collection. The course also examines the circulatory and immune systems, routine venipuncture and capillary collection procedures, and factors that may complicate specimen collection. Additional topics include handling and transporting specimens, special collection requirements, point-of-care testing, quality systems in phlebotomy, and legal and ethical issues such as patient confidentiality. By the end of this course, you will be prepared with the foundational knowledge necessary for further study or entry-level roles in healthcare settings that involve specimen management and laboratory testing. Details