This course is not designed to prepare individuals for a career in phlebotomy

The blood withdrawal course is designed for individuals who are currently employed as a Research Assistant in a non-diagnostic setting (19-4061). This course is not designed to prepare individuals for a career in phlebotomy but for a non-diagnostic blood withdrawal setting. It serves as continuing education for individuals currently employed in medical research where obtaining human blood samples maybe included among other job duties. Individuals interested in becoming a licensed or certified phlebotomist are referred to the other phlebotomy programs offered at our facility.

This class will include 4 hours of instruction in the following areas:

1. Theoretical review of human anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the blood and the circulatory systems. Special emphasis is placed on possible complications arising from human error when withdrawing blood and the proper responses to potential complications. This session ends with a detailed discussion of universal precautions. The emphasis here is placed on OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens standard that safeguards against the transmission of bloodborne diseases.
2. Introductions to state-of-the-art blood collecting devices and demonstrations of safe handling and proper techniques. Students are expected to participate in all laboratory
   demonstrations. Student participation affords the opportunity for licensed instructors to assess knowledge gained from the course.

Successful participants are awarded a Certificate of Participation from Family Health Services Training Center at the end of the blood withdrawal course.

For a detailed description of this course, check out our catalog.