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Our Phlebotomy Technician Associate program will provide you with practical knowledge of the day to day functions and procedures of a Phlebotomist. Our course provides students with the latest safety guidelines, condensed information about new federal regulations, updates on equipment and supplies, standards and hazard prevention techniques, competencies in the workplace, and securing a job. Phlebotomists are an important part of the clinical medical team. This course will help you build the necessary knowledge base for success as a Phlebotomy Technician. You will also learn necessary information related to Anatomy/Physiology & Medical Terminology.
Phlebotomy Technician
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Define the importance of phlebotomy procedures
- Name common diagnostic tests associated with each organ system
- Identify the complications related to phlebotomy procedures that impact patient safety
- List the proper sites for performing skin puncture procedures
- Recognize body fluid specimens other than blood and correct collection
Medical Terminology
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify how to gain and understand the basic word structure in medical terminology
- Recognize how to relate the medical terms to the structure and function of the human body
- Identify body systems, body cavities, and planes of the body
- Define words by dividing them into their component parts
- Recall the terminology used with medical specialists and case reports
Anatomy & Physiology
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Define the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology
- Recognize how cells and organs develop and change throughout the life span
- Recall how each body system functions independently and contribute to overall function
- State basic characteristics of each organ system and how they contribute to maintaining normal body function
- Differentiate between organ systems of the body and their various functions
Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Module 1
Phlebotomy Practice, Communication and Professional Ethics
- Phlebotomy Practice and Definition
- The Clinical Laboratory and Specimen Collection Services
- Competencies, Certification and Professionalism for Phlebotomists
- Future Trends in Phlebotomy Practice
- Communication, Computerization and Documentation
- Laboratory Test Requisitions, Specimen Labels and Blood Collection Lists
- Documentation Essentials and the Medical Record
- Professional Ethics, Legal and Regulatory Issues
- Basic Legal Principals
- Clinical Laboratory Regulations
Phlebotomy Module 2
Infection Control, Safety and Terminology
- Pathogens and Infections
- Personal Safety from Infection During Specimen Handling
- Chain of Infection
- Specific Isolation Techniques and Procedural Steps
- Equipment and Safety in Patients’ Rooms
- Disaster Emergency Plan
- Emergency Procedures
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology Overview
- Major Organ Systems
Phlebotomy Module 3
Common Phlebotomy Procedures, Blood Collection Equipment, Errors and Complications
- The Cardiovascular System and Circulation
- Blood, Hemostasis and Coagulation
- Lymphatic System
- Blood Collection Tubes and Additives
- Venoscope, the Vein Finder
- Microcollection Equipment
- Specimen Collection Trays
- Preanalytical Complications Causing Medical Errors
- Complications Associated with Test Requests and Identification
- Complications Associated with the Specimen Collection Procedure
Phlebotomy Module 4
Venipuncture Procedures and Capillary Blood Specimens
- Blood Collection
- Health Care Worker Preparation
- Needlestick Prevention Strategies
- Equipment Selection and Preparation
- Venipuncture Methods
- Indications for Skin Puncture
- Basic Technique for Collection Diagnostic Capillary Blood Specimens
- Supplies for Skin Puncture
- Order of Collection
- Lancet Disposal, Labeling the Specimen and Completing the Interaction
Phlebotomy Module 5
Specimen Handling and Point of Care Collections
- Specimen Handling After the Venipuncture
- Specimen Delivery Methods
- Reporting Laboratory Results
- Positions for Restraining a Child
- Precautions to Protect the Child
- Geriatric Patients
- Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analysis
- Blood Coagulation Monitoring
- Bleeding-Time Test
- Other POC Tests and Future Trends
Phlebotomy 1 Module 6
Collection Procedures and Forensic Testing
- Blood Cultures
- Glucose Tolerance Test
- Therapeutic Phlebotomy
- Urine Collection
- Fecal Specimens
- Seminal Fluid
- Culture Specimens
- Common Drug Analysis Methods and Interferences
- Preferred Specimens for Drug Tests
- Neonatal Drug Testing
Medical Terminology
Medical Terminology Module 1
Basic Word Structure
- Word Analysis
- Combining Forms
- Suffixes & Prefixes
- Pronunciation of Terms
- Exercises & Applications
Medical Terminology Module 2
Organization of the Body
- Body Systems and Cavities
- Divisions of the Back
- Planes of the Body
- Pronunciation of Terms
- Exercises & Applications
Medical Terminology Module 3
Suffixes
- Introduction to Suffixes
- Suffixes and Terminology
- Diagnostic & Procedural Suffixes
- Pronunciation of Terms
- Exercises & Applications
Medical Terminology Module 4
Prefixes
- Combining Forms & Prefixes
- Prefixes and Terminology
- Define Common Prefixes
- Pronunciation of Terms
- Exercises & Applications
Medical Terminology Module 5
Medical Specialists & Case Reports
- Medical Specialists
- Combining Forms & Vocabulary
- Case Reports & Terminology
- Pronunciation of Terms
- Exercises & Applications
Medical Terminology Module 6
Body Systems – Part 1
- Cardiovascular System
- Digestive System
- Endocrine System
- Female Reproductive System
- Lymphatic System
Medical Terminology Module 7
Body Systems – Part 2
- Male Reproductive System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Nervous System
- Respiratory System
- Skin & Sense Organs
- Urinary System
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Anatomy & Physiology
Anatomy & Physiology Module 1
Human Body and Chemical Level of Organization
- Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
- Structural Organization of the Human Body
- Functions of Human Life
- Requirements for Human Life
- Homeostasis
- Anatomical Terminology
- Medical Imaging
- Elements and Atoms
- Chemical Bonds and Reactions
- Inorganic and Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning
Anatomy & Physiology Module 2
Cellular and Tissue Organization
- Cell Membrane
- Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
- Nucleus and DNA Replication
- Protein Synthesis
- Cell Growth and Division
- Cellular Differentiation
- Types of Tissues
- Epithelial Tissue
- Connective Tissue Mediates Perception and Response
- Tissue Injury and Aging
Anatomy & Physiology Module 3
The Integumentary System, Bone Tissue and Skeletal System
- Layers of the Skin
- Accessory Structures of the Skin
- Functions of the Integumentary System
- Diseases, Disorders and Injuries
- Functions of the Skeletal System
- Bone Classification and Structure
- Bone Formation and Development
- Fractures: Bone Repair
- Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones and Bone Tissue
- Calcium Homeostasis
Anatomy & Physiology Module 4
Axial Skeleton and Appendicular Skeleton
- Divisions of the Skeletal System
- The Skull
- The Vertebral Column
- The Thoracic Cage
- Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton
- The Pectoral Girdle
- Bones of the Upper Limb
- The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
- Bones of the Lower Limb
- Development of the Appendicular Skeleton
Anatomy & Physiology Module 5
Joint and Muscle Tissue
- Classification of Joints
- Fibrous Joints
- Cartilaginous Joints
- Synovial Joints
- Types of Body Movements
- Development of Joints
- Skeletal Muscle
- Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
- Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
- Cardiac Muscle Tissue
Anatomy & Physiology Module 6
The Muscular System, Nervous System and Nervous Tissue
- Interactions of the Skeletal Muscles
- Naming Skeletal Muscles
- Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck and Back
- Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall and Thorax
- Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
- Structure and Function of the Nervous System
- Function of Nervous Tissue
- Action Potential
- Communication Between Nerves
Anatomy & Physiology Module 7
Anatomy of the Nervous System and Somatic Nervous System
- The Embryologic Perspective
- The Central Nervous System
- Circulation and the Central Nervous System
- The Peripheral Nervous System
- Sensory Processing
- Central Processing
- Motor Responses
Anatomy & Physiology Module 8
Autonomic Nervous System and Neurological Exam
- Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
- Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
- Central Control
- Drugs that Affect the Autonomic System
- Overview of the Neurological Exam
- Mental Status Exam
- Cranial Nerve Exam
- Sensory and Motor Exams
- Coordination and Gait Exams
Anatomy & Physiology Module 9
Endocrine and Cardiovascular System: Blood
- Hormones
- Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
- Thyroid Gland
- Parathyroid Gland
- Adrenal Gland
- Pineal Gland
- Gonadal and Placental Hormones
- An Overview of Blood
- Production of the Formed Elements
- Erythrocytes, Leukocytes and Platelets
- Hemostasis
Anatomy & Physiology Module 10
Cardiovascular System: The Heart and Blood Vessels and Circulation
- Heart Anatomy
- Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
- Cardiac Cycle
- Cardiac Physiology
- Development of the Heart
- Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
- Blood Flow, Blood Pressure and Resistance
- Capillary Exchange
- Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
- Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation
Anatomy & Physiology Module 11
Lymphatic, Immune System and Respiratory System
- Barrier Defenses and Innate Immune Response
- Adaptive Immune System: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
- Adaptive Immune System: B-lymphocytes and Antibodies
- The Immune Response against Pathogens
- Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses
- Transplantation and Cancer Immunology
- Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
- The Lungs
- The Process of Breathing
- Gas Exchange
Anatomy & Physiology Module 12
The Digestive System and Metabolism and Nutrition
- Digestive System Processes and Regulation
- The Mouth, Pharynx and Esophagus
- The Stomach
- The Small and Large Intestines
- Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas and Gallbladder
- Chemical Digestion and Absorption
- Carbohydrate Metabolism
- Lipid and Protein Metabolism
- Metabolic States of the Body
- Energy and Heat Balance
Anatomy & Physiology Module 13
The Urinary System, Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance
- Physical Characteristics of Urine
- Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport and Kidney
- Physiology of Urine Reformation
- Tubular Reabsorption
- Regulation of Renal Blood Flow
- Body Fluids and Fluid Compartments
- Water Balance
- Electrolyte Balance
- Acid-Base Balance
- Disorders of Acid-Base Balance
Anatomy & Physiology Module 14
The Reproductive System, Development and Inheritance
- Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
- Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System
- Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
- Fertilization
- Embryonic Development
- Fetal Development
- Maternal Changes During Pregnancy, Labor and Birth
- Adjustments of the Infant at Birth and Postnatal Stages
- Lactation
- Patterns of Inheritance
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
All course materials included.
Phlebotomy Technician
Upon successful completion of our Phlebotomy course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position as a Phlebotomy Technician in a medical facility and will be prepared, in part, to sit for the NHA national certification exam to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).Medical Terminology
Anatomy & Physiology
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player