Phlebotomy school training courses in Fairbanks, AK (public, in-house or online)

The one-year Phlebotomy certificate program meets accreditation guidelines for Phlebotomy Technician programs. A student who earns the certificate in Phlebotomy will satisfy the training requirements to sit for the ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) national certification examination for Phlebotomy Technician (PBT, ASCP).

The primary function of a phlebotomy technician is to obtain patient blood specimens by venipuncture or microtechniques. The phlebotomy technician aids in the collection and transportation of other laboratory specimens, and may be involved with patient data entry. A phlebotomy technician also draws blood for transfusions, donations and research. This course provides instruction in the skills needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is pl...

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This course is certified by the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT). Students are trained to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions. Classes are taught in lecture, student laboratory and through clinical experiences. ASPT certification exam will be administered at the conclusion of the program. Attendance at a pre-admission info session is required.

Learn the proper order of draw, tube selection, specimen handling, procedures for venipuncture, butterfly, and microcapillary collection of blood samples, and phlebotomy procedures, along with the complications that may occur. Textbook available in college bookstore.