Phlebotomy Technology Certificate

The Phlebotomy Technologist (PBT) is a laboratory professional that performs venipuncture and dermal puncture on patients. The majority of diagnostic medical decisions are based on laboratory test results, emphasizing the critical role of the phlebotomy professional. Other duties may include computer entry, Point of Care testing, Quality Control on CLINITEK and POC instruments, microscope and centrifuge cleaning, CLIA waived category testing including Occult Blood and Urine Chemical, bacterial culture set-up, and collection of drug screens and genetic screens . Phlebotomy Technologists must be motivated, dexterous, dependable, able to work independently and as part of a health care team. Phlebotomy Technologists may seek employment opportunities in hospitals, clinics, patient service collection centers, plasma centers, or blood donor collection facilities; they may also combine phlebotomy with a Medical Assistant certificate and work in a physician's office. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible for the Phlebotomy (PBT) national certification exam administered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry. The program is approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

Certificate Level 1

51.1004