PBT-3022C - Phlebotomy Technician

Course Description

In this 4-month Phlebotomy Technician Certificate course, you’ll learn both the skills and knowledge needed to collect blood and other samples for medical testing. You’ll also explore important topics like patient safety, medical terms, ethics, legal rules, how the health care system works, and how to interact with patients. You’ll study basic human anatomy and how the body works to better understand where and how to collect samples. By the end of the course, you should feel confident performing specimen collection procedures in a variety of health care settings. This course may also help prepare you to take a national exam to become a certified phlebotomy technician. Some hands-on clinical experience may be included.

Learner Outcomes

Phlebotomy Technician students will:

• Be proficient using blood collection equipment.
• Maintain proper phlebotomy (venipuncture) technique.
• Be proficient with specimen handling and processing in a healthcare setting.
• Be familiar with issues regarding today’s healthcare setting.
• Communicate effectively with co-workers and other healthcare professionals.

Notes

• Please bring your book on the 1^st day of class.
• Social Security Card & Driver's License will need to be brought on the 1^st of class.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider CPR is required within (5) weeks after first day of class.  

A minimum of 56 hours of clinical is required. Students must be able to attend clinicals during daytime hours for (7) consecutive weekdays.

• Create a New User account with Complio/American Databank @ surrycompliance.com. Follow the instructions for completing clinical compliance requirements. There is NO payment required.

  • You will be responsible for meeting all the compliance requirements and updating this student portal. Please get started on this process once your account is active.

Required Immunizations:

• Current negative 2 step Tuberculin Skin Test or QuantiFERON Gold Test.
• Proof of three (3) Hepatitis B immunizations or positive Hepatitis B titer or student may sign declination waiver provided by the school.
• Varicella (Chickenpox) titer or proof of two (2) Varicella immunizations. Titer results must show that you are immune or the student must begin Varicella immunizations within 1 week of reporting negative titer results.
• MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) positive titer results or proof of two (2) MMR immunizations. Titer results must show that you are immune or the student must begin MMR immunizations within 1 week of reporting negative titer results
• Tdap once, then Td booster every 10 years, may substitute Tdap as booster. Must show proof of current Tdap.
• Seasonal flu vaccine if clinical rotations begin between October 1st and March 31st.

• For questions about registration or general course questions, contact Matt Aschemeyer at 336-386-3240 or aschemeyerm@surry.edu. 

  For immunization questions, contact Jessica Jessup at 336-386-3416 or jessupd@surry.edu. 

Program Costs

Cost: Tuition and Technology Fee: $183, NC Criminal background check and urine drug screen fee: $114, Malpractice Insurance fee: $16, Accident Insurance Fee: $3 plus associated books, tools, and supplies.

Virginia residents pay the same tuition rate as in-state students for Workforce, Technologies & Community Education (WTCE) certifications and courses.

Many grant and scholarship opportunities are available as well. Please complete the WTCE Scholarship and Financial Aid Form and a counselor will review your information to see if you are eligible for assistance.