Phlebotomy - Milwaukee Area Technical College

Phlebotomy from Milwaukee Area Technical College is a Campus Certificate Pharmacy degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Overview ? Phlebotomy is a one-semester program that emphasizes the skills, theory and practical applications of phlebotomy. During the clinical course, students acquire experience at a medical facility. Career Outlook ? The demand for phlebotomists continues to grow, and their role in health care will continue to expand. Phlebotomists perform various functions such as blood drawing, specimen processing, lab procedures and clerical duties. Program Learning Outcomes ? Collect, transport, handle and process blood specimens for analysis Recognize the importance of specimen collection in the overall patient care system Relate the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology to the major areas of the clinical laboratory, and to general pathologic conditions associated with body systems Identify and select equipment, supplies and additives used in blood collection Recognize factors that affect specimen collection procedures and test results, and take appropriate actions within predetermined limits, when applicable Recognize and adhere to infection control and safety policies and procedures Monitor quality control within predetermined limits Recognize the various components of the health care delivery system Recognize the responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interacting with them with respect for their jobs and patient care Demonstrate professional conduct, stress management, interpersonal and communication skills with patients, peers and other health care personnel and with the public Demonstrate an understanding of requisitioning and the legal implications of the work environment Apply basic principles in learning new techniques and procedures Recognize and act upon individual needs for continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence Upon graduation and initial employment, the phlebotomist will be able to demonstrate entry-level competencies in the above areas of professional practice. Refer to the NAACLS Phlebotomist Competencies. Possible Careers: Laboratory Assistant Medical Laboratory Technology Phlebotomist View more details on Milwaukee Area Technical College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Pharmacy courses.