Phlebotomy-IET @ CVAEC
| Length: | 165 hours |
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Jeromy Johnson, School Counselor johnsonjer@pcsb.org | 727-893-2500 x2392
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Course Information: |
Jeromy Johnson, School Counselor johnsonjer@pcsb.org | 727-893-2500 x2392
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This class is filled by a waiting list. Documentation (e.g. Proof of medical insurance) will be required. Please do not submit any paperwork until the list is formally opened. Preparing paperwork early may result in costly expired documents. The opening of the waiting list will be announced on this website.
For immunization requirements, Print the Form and refer to the "Allied Health Assistant" requirements for the Phlebotomy program. Visit additional Health Screening Form explanations.
The Pinellas Technical College (PTC) Phlebotomy class is designed to prepare students to perform as a professional phlebotomist, primarily drawing blood. The class is about 4 months in length (165 hours). There is no federal financial aid available.
This is an Integrated Education and Training (IET) program, that simultaneously addresses Adult Education needs - GED and/or ESOL - along with the Phlebotomy standards.
The class is delivered in a blended format:
- Online (90 hours)
- In-class (30 hours).
- Clinicals (45 hours).
After completion of the program a student may sit for the American Medical Technologist’s exam to become a Registered Phlebotomy Technician - RPT. (Required to work in industry)
Mission: The mission of the Phlebotomy program is to provide learning experiences that, when successfully completed, prepare students to demonstrate the skills and behaviors congruent with those of professional phlebotomists.
Phlebotomist - (165 hours) – Consists of theory and application of phlebotomy; basic anatomy, infection control and isolation techniques, principles/methods of collection of specimens by capillary or venipuncture, labeling specimens and distributing samples to appropriate laboratory sections and preparing collection trays for specimen procurement. Also, covers basic health care and safety procedures, employability, communications, interpersonal skills, basic mathematics, science and computer literacy.
Special Admission Requirements: Specific health occupations admission guidelines (immunizations, background check, etc.) is available online in the registration packet.
Distance Education: The blended online program is a combination of distance learning, live classroom/lab activities and clinical experiences.
Industry Certification(s): Completion of the Phlebotomy program qualifies the graduate to sit for the American Medical Technologist’s exam to become a Registered Phlebotomy Technician - RPT (AMT)
This class is not PELL eligible.
Minimum Satisfactory Academic Progress Requirement: 80%
Minimum Attendance Requirement: 90%
* Length of program and all costs are approximate and subject to change.