Phlebotomists are specialized Medical Laboratory Assistants who collect blood from patients for examination in laboratories, the results of which provide valuable information to doctors who diagnose a variety of illnesses.
Upon successful completion of the phlebotomy program you will be awarded a Certificate and will be elegible to take the Nationally Registered Certified Phlebotomy Technician examination through NAHP, National Allied Health Professionals, a division of National Association of Health Professionals.
Typical Duties of a Phlebotomy Technician:
Phlebotomists have the responsibility to collect blood without harming the patient or disturbing the medical care they are receiving at the time. They also need to ensure that blood is collected properly. If specimens are harmed or contaminated during collection, test results may be unobtainable or unreliable. Once the blood is collected, phlebotomists are also responsible for proper handling, labeling and transporting the specimen to the proper laboratory as required. Patients, doctors, and hospitals rely heavily on the quality training of a Phlebotomist.
