Phlebotomy and Laboratory Services - Goodwin College

Phlebotomy and Laboratory Services from Goodwin College is a Campus Certificate Pharmacy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Today's healthcare system relies heavily on the results of laboratory tests to direct patient care. Accurate laboratory test results are essential for physicians and other health professionals to make appropriate clinical decisions. Phlebotomists and other laboratory professionals play a key role in ensuring the quality and accuracy of those laboratory tests. Phlebotomists are skilled health professionals who specialize in the collection of specimens, particularly venous blood specimens. Phlebotomists must be able to quickly establish trust with the patient, as many people find blood collection to be an unpleasant experience. Phlebotomists must possess good communication skills; have a working knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology; as well as good venipuncture techniques. In addition to teaching all of the skills and knowledge needed to function as a phlebotomist, the program also includes instruction in specimen processing, orientation to the laboratory, quality control testing and introductory laboratory testing. The internship provides the student with the opportunity to apply knowledge and skills learned in the classroom to real-life experiences. Graduates of the program will have the knowledge and skills required to gain employment as a phlebotomist or in the specimen processing department of a laboratory. Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) exam offered by the American Medical Technologists (AMT). Program Outcomes Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates will be able to: 1. Demonstrate effective communication that represents competence and professionalism in the healthcare field; 2. Develop an understanding of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology; 3. Describe HIPAA and its implications in the laboratory setting; 4. Perform phlebotomy and capillary specimen collection; 5. Determine which collection is most appropriate based on the patient's condition and the specimen required. 6. Collect and prepare a variety of laboratory specimens; 7. Perform basic laboratory testing and associated quality control; and 8. Demonstrate laboratory safety techniques when collecting specimens and performing laboratory testing. View more details on Goodwin College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Pharmacy courses.