Phlebotomy Technician Certificate

PT21

The Phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team whose main function is to obtain patient's blood specimens by venipuncture and micro collection and transportation of other clinical specimens. Phlebotomists are employed throughout the health care system in hospitals, neighborhood health centers, medical group practices, HMOs, and public health facilities. Graduates of the Phlebotomy program are competent in collecting and processing blood specimens and are eligible to sit for the Phlebotomy Technician Certification (CPT) through the American Medical Technologist (AMT) Certification.

Certificate Requirements

Requirements List

ALHS 1011Structure and Function of the Human Body

5

ALHS 1090Medical Terminology for Allied Health Sciences

2

ALHS 1040Introduction to Health Care

3

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

PHLT 1030Introduction to Venipuncture

3

PHLT 1050Phlebotomy Clinical Practice

4

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

Total Credit Hours: 24