This program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills that are required to become a Phlebotomy Technician. The Phlebotomy Technician program educates students to collect, process, and properly transport laboratory specimens, identify preanalytical errors, and perform clinical procedures under the supervision of a Physician or Nurse Practitioner. Phlebotomy Technicians typically work in conjunction with clinical laboratory personnel and other healthcare providers in clinics or other healthcare facilities. They also may work within the hospital, private physician offices, etc. Through classroom work and skills lab training, students learn to collect blood specimens by venipuncture, finger sticks, heel sticks, 101 B Villa Drive, Suite 270, Daphne, AL 36526 Email: [email protected] Phone: 251.288.4007 Fax: 251.288.4008 vhcti.com perform vision and hearing screening, etc. Students do not need to leave the school and attend any other location for this portion of the course. This course is 120 hours of instruction. Upon completion, all students will be given the opportunity to sit for the Certification Exam with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Certification is not required for employment; however, it is highly recommended.
