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Take this course to become a CPT.
Certified phlebotomy technicians draw blood specimens from patients in hospitals, blood centers or similar facilities for analysis or other medical purposes. Clinical training and practicum experiences will provide students the opportunity to make successful unaided blood collections, including venipunctures and skin punctures.
This course will teach the theory and practice of phlebotomy procedures, including proper collection techniques, special collections, processing and transporting specimens and safety and compliance regulations. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to sit for the national phlebotomy technician certification (CPT) examination with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Prerequisite: High school diploma or GED
Course fees include: Textbook and certification exam (one attempt)
Upcoming Schedule:
April 7 - May 12 / Monday, Wednesday (5 - 9 pm)
May 19 - July 2 / Monday, Wednesday (5 - 9 pm)
- Draw blood specimens
- Evaluate the ability to withstand procedures
- Explain venipuncture procedures
- Answer patient questions
- Perform basic point of care testing
- Checking blood glucose levels
- Prepare body fluid specimens for testing
All requirements must be completed by Friday of the 1st week of class. Please note that it can take -2 weeks to approximately 2 months to complete the requirements.
- Physical Exam
- Immunizations including Tdap, flu, PPD, and titers for MMR, Hepatitis B, and Varicella (quantitative labs results only) (if not immune, then boosters are required)
- Proof of Health Insurance
- Liability insurance
- Clear criminal background and urine drug screen
- Purchase of scrubs (program coordinator will advise color/style)
- High school diploma or equivalent
- 18 years or older
- Must own a laptop and have reliable access to the internet
- American Heart Association BLS/CPR certification
All of Rowan College at Burlington County’s partners that provide clinical experiences to students, including RCBC’s Dental Clinic, require COVID vaccination for anyone who is treating patients.
Students in Health Science programs that require a clinical placement are required to be vaccinated for their own, and their patients’, safety.