Phlebotomy Program
Do you have the desire to be an important member of a health care team? A Phlebotomist assists patients and/or donors with the collection of blood and other clinical specimens by using various medical collection devices. Phlebotomists work in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, blood banks, doctor offices or outpatient laboratories. Completion of this two-quarter program leads you to numerous career opportunities.
- Students are required to collect blood and other specimen types from patients for analysis or other medical purposes.
- Students will become proficient in the various blood collection methods using supplies such as tourniquets, needles, syringes, multi-sample systems and correctly handling and packaging of sharps containers.
- Students are required to follow all policies and procedures set forth by clinical agencies laboratory standards as well as the College policies and protocol.
- Attendance of all classes is mandatory.
The following is a brief list of some functions students are expected to perform while in the Phlebotomy lecture, lab or clinical setting:
- Drawing of blood or access a vein on all patient demographics and ages
- Process specimens that are collected and prepare these specimens for transport
- Provide clear instructions to patients about other collection techniques
- Draw blood from patients by finger stick from children and adults and by a heel stick from infants
- Knowledge to test for donor screening or rapid test results (Point of Care Testing)
- Conduct interviews and take vital signs for donors at a blood bank
Education and Training
Applicants must submit proof of one of the following medical assistant-phlebotomist
training programs:
• Submit transcripts showing successful completion of a phlebotomy training program
through a post-secondary school or college accredited by a regional or national accrediting
organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education, OR
• Have your phlebotomy training program's supervising health care practitioner attest
that you have successfully completed a phlebotomy training program as outlined under
WAC 246-827-0400(2). The attesting health care practitioner, defined under RCW 18.360.010(4),
must hold a current Washington state license.
Military training or experience also satisfies the training and experience requirements
unless the secretary of health determines that the training or experience is not substantially
equivalent to the requirements listed above.
Washington State Department of Health
The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has specific codes for healthcare
licensing. The Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-PC) requires a fee of $145 to be
included with the DOH application to license. This course work may qualify the student
to test with American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) to become a Phlebotomy Technician. The ASCP provides membership and pathways
to qualify for National Certification. This licensing examination is not mandatory
nor are the costs included in student tuition or registration. This is an additional
expense to the student.
Please take the time to attend one of the Phlebotomy program information sessions.
Questions will be answered by a 网赌正规真人实体在线平台 Advisor/Counselor or a program representative.
Information sessions are scheduled for one hour and are open to anyone interested
in a 网赌正规真人实体在线平台 Health Sciences program.
To view upcoming information sessions and register, please check our events calendar.
