Phlebotomy

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

The Phlebotomy Program at Sumner College focuses on providing you with the skills, knowledge and clinical competence you need to work in this field in a safe educational environment. Your success in your chosen field is our number one priority.

Course Objective: This course provides students with the fundamentals in the performance of a variety of blood collections and other body fluid collection methods using proper technique and universal precautions. It includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary puncture, butterfly needles, blood culture and specimen collection on adults, children and infants, performing various CLIA waived tests and an introduction to hemodialysis. Emphasis will be on infection prevention; proper patient identification; quality assurance; specimen handling; processing and accessioning. Topics include professionalism, ethics, basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and HIPAA regulations

Description: This course provides students with the fundamentals in the performance of a variety of blood collections and other body fluid collection methods using proper technique and universal precautions. It includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary puncture, butterfly needles, blood culture and specimen collection on adults, children and infants, performing various CLIA waived tests and an introduction to hemodialysis. Emphasis will be on infection prevention; proper patient identification; quality assurance; specimen handling; processing and accessioning. Topics include professionalism, ethics, basic anatomy and physiology, medical terminology and HIPAA regulations.

Competencies to be achieved:

1. State the duties of a phlebotomist


2. Define ethics as it applies to laboratory profession


3. Define essential medical terminology as it relates to phlebotomy


4. Discuss the primary organization of hematology, chemistry, serology/immunology, microbiology and

urinalysis

1. Describe the appropriate collection and handling of specimens, including various types of additives used


2. Describe special precautions necessary and substances that can interfere in the clinical analysis of blood

constituents

1. List the components of the chain of infection and the safety precautions that break the chain


2. Define Universal Precautions


3. Demonstrate understanding of HIPAA standards and how it relates to the laboratory


4. Demonstrate the proper technique to perform syringe, venipuncture and capillary punctures on adults,

children and infants

1. Demonstrate CLIA waived tests

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   Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure): $945.00
   

1. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):

Phlebotomy Worktext and Procedures Manual 5th edition - Elsevier Publishing – ISBN 978-0323-642668

1. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):
   

      - Tubes (600 six types)

      - Needles (350 four types)

      - Syringes 50

      - Other supplies (Gloves, Test strips, Bandages, Gown etc.)

1. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:

Name: Karen Gulino

Email: kgulino@sumnercollege.edu

Phone number: 480-776-0070

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   Direct Website link to the program: https://www.sumnercollege.edu/phlebotomy-technician-program/
   

1. Additional information:

• Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation: Drug testing and background check (included in Fees)
  

• Other requirements needed: None
  

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   Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): Pages 45-46 of catalog: https://flippingbook.com/account/online/407242
   

1. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)

• Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)

Yes or No: Yes

Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization: National Phlebotomy Certification Testing

• Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

Yes or No: No – Not required for profession

Career Pathway: Phlebotomist

• Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)

 Yes or No (Explain): Yes – National Certification

• Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited,  not the test or school)

Yes or No: No

 Accrediting Agency and link to website:

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   Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program: Not tracked - credential is not required for profession
   


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   Graduation Rate: In the past year 16 number of students started the program and 15 finished for a completion rate of 93.7%.

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