Ekg/Phlebotomy    $1950.00            10 weeks

Mondays-Thursdays

Morning Classes: 9:00 am to 12:00 

Evening Classes: 5:30 pm to 8:30 

​The objective of the program is to provide graduates with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to qualify for entry-level positions as Phlebotomist, EKG Technicians and Office Managers.

This training program is divided into five (5) units called modules. Students must complete all modules - A through E. All modules stand alone as units of study and are not dependent upon previous training. If students do not complete any portion of one of these modules the entire module must be repeated.

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Curriculum Description

Module A: Hematology This course will cover the diagnosis and management of blood cell disorders, anatomy and physiology of hematopoiesis, routine specialized hematology tests, analysis, classification, and monitoring of blood cell abnormalities.

Module B: Phlebotomy This course is designed to provide the students with an overall understanding of the theory of blood and its components and hands-on-skills involved in phlebotomy and special collecting and processing. These skills also include discussing the aspects of both phlebotomy and lab assisting. Additional focus is on performing basic laboratory skills requiring quality assurance and specimen handing, including blood draws, urine collection, wound, throat and stool specimen collection, with emphasis on the various departments within the lab. Other laboratory policy and procedure terminology is discussed.

Module C: EKG & Cardiovascular System and Circulatory System/Anatomy and Structure of the Heart This course will cover both EKGs and the cardiovascular and circulatory systems. Students will gain an understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular and circulatory systems as well as the heart. Students will receive an in-depth examination of the systems and organs. Additionally, students will 13 gain with an overall understanding of EKG’s, basic lead placement and interpretation, rules and regulations that apply to patient identification and safety. Theory includes the cardiovascular system with emphasis on the standard 12 lead EKG’s, diseases, and telemetry.

Module D: Clinical Skills Development Review Students will review acquired clinical skills learned in Modules A through E. Students will apply skills in a clinical setting as well as review proper techniques used in questioning and examination of patients. Students also study the skills needed to perform basic laboratory procedures.

Module E: Externship Students will work under the direct supervision of the physician designee in the medical practice. The medical practice or institution will be in constant contact with the school while the student is on their 160 hour externship. All students will be evaluated at the half-way point and again at the conclusion of the externship assignment. The students must complete hours in both the administrative and clinical setting/environmental while on externship in order to fulfill their requirements for graduation. Prior to graduation, students MUST participate in the National Credentialing Exam in order to graduate.

Successful candidates who meet all the requirements of graduation and pass the credentialing exam will be awarded the CPT/ECT (NHA) credential.

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