Phlebotomy Technician - PBT
American Society for Clinical Pathology
Works face-to-face with patients to draw blood samples. Collects, transports, and processes blood and other specimens to be analyzed in the laboratory.
Duration
Not specified
Credits
Not specified
Cost
Application fee $155
Format
Hybrid
What You'll Learn
AI-generatedKey competencies developed through this program
- Hands-onPerform venipuncture and capillary blood collection procedures following standard precautions and aseptic technique under supervision.Developing
- Hands-onHandle blood collection equipment and supplies including vacutainer systems, needles, and collection tubes in clinical settings.Developing
- MindsetEngage patients with professionalism and empathy during blood collection procedures to ensure patient comfort and cooperation.Developing
- KnowledgeApply patient identification and specimen labeling protocols to ensure accuracy and prevent errors in laboratory processing.Developing
- Hands-onExecute proper specimen handling, transport, and storage procedures maintaining specimen integrity according to laboratory standards.Developing
- MindsetRespect patient confidentiality and HIPAA regulations when handling patient information and specimens in healthcare environments.Developing
- Hands-onProcess blood specimens for laboratory analysis including centrifugation, aliquoting, and preparation following established protocols.Developing
- KnowledgeIdentify appropriate collection tubes and additives based on laboratory test requirements and order specifications.Emerging
- KnowledgeRecognize complications and contraindications during blood collection including hematoma formation, syncope, and difficult veins.Emerging
- KnowledgeDescribe infection control principles and bloodborne pathogen safety in phlebotomy practice to minimize occupational exposure risks.Emerging
Skills developed through this program
- Apply knowledge of circulatory system structure and function including the heart, arteries, veins, capillaries, and blood composition including plasma, serum, and cellular elements to support phlebotomy practice
- Perform venipuncture and skin puncture specimen collection by verifying orders, identifying patients, assessing and preparing patients, selecting appropriate sites, applying correct techniques, and managing complications per established phlebotomy standards
- Select and use phlebotomy equipment including tubes, anticoagulants, needles, tourniquets, lancets, and syringes with correct order of draw for venous and capillary collections
- Assess, accession, label, centrifuge, aliquot, transport, and store blood specimens in compliance with specimen acceptability requirements including special sample types such as chain-of-custody and newborn screening
- Perform waived and point-of-care testing including urinalysis, hemoglobin and hematocrit, coagulation, glucose, and kit tests while operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and performing quality control on POCT instruments
- Collect and process non-blood specimens including urine, stool, sputum, throat swabs, nasal and nasopharyngeal swabs, breath tests, and sweat chloride samples following patient preparation instructions and specimen acceptability requirements
Occupations this program prepares you for
Detailed information about this program
Works face-to-face with patients to draw blood samples. Collects, transports, and processes blood and other specimens to be analyzed in the laboratory.
What you need to earn this credential
Internship/Fieldwork/Practicum Requirements
An applicant must be able to verify that they meet all eligibility requirements, including education, training, and/or experience.
Eligible funding programs
No funding information available.
Scholarships
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