Phlebotomists are professionals trained to draw blood. They play a vital role in diagnosing and monitoring medical conditions, managing certain diseases, and more. While there are various terms used to refer to these individuals, the most commonly used is simply “phlebotomist.”
The state of California requires all Phlebotomy Technicians to have a current California Phlebotomy License. There are various phlebotomy license requirements that must be met before and while holding a license. We shall delve into what is required for different license applications.
Mira Costa College offers a Phlebotomy Technician Program in partnership with PhlebotomyU. This program is designed for individuals who wish to enter the medical field as a Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 (CPT1).
Phlebotomists regularly use single-use tourniquets to improve hygiene. Most tourniquets are latex-free to avoid any potential allergic reaction.
Run through the various tube colors phlebotomists use to denote specific types of draws. The tube color refers to the color of the stopper used to cap the tube, not the color of the cylindrical tube material itself.
Phlebotomists typically draw blood from veins in the antecubital fossa, the pitted area of the inner arm on the opposite side of the elbow.
Selecting the right needle for blood collection is critical to achieving the best outcome. Errors that occur during the process of drawing and collecting blood can impact the result.
Phlebotomists play a critical role within the healthcare team. Their primary job is to collect blood samples, which are then analyzed in a laboratory or donated to another individual.
Blood clotting is essential to prevent excessive loss of blood, but clotting can also be a medical emergency. There is some confusion about clotting and it’s important to separate fact from common blood clot myths.
The first phase in the lifecycle of a blood cell is called erythropoiesis. Erythropoiesis takes place primarily in your bone marrow, which produces red blood cells from stem cells.
To enhance students’ careers, meet the needs of healthcare providers and improve patient care by providing high quality, cost effective phlebotomy education through industry leading curriculum, current technology and extensive hands on experience.
Our courses are designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to work in a variety of medical settings including: Hospitals, Clinical Laboratories, Clinics, Physician’s Offices, Blood Banks and much more.
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