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EKG/Phlebotomy Program

The EKG/Phlebotomy program will provide training skills as a Phlebotomy Technician as well as an Electrocardiography Technician. Combination of skills can be used to obtain employment in hospitals, physician offices and a number of health care settings. The program places emphasis on the safe practice of collecting adequate and correct blood specimens by capillary puncture or venipuncture on adults, children and neonates. The second part of the program includes the correct and accurate capture of

EKG tracing and cardiac monitoring data. The program consists of classroom, simulated laboratory settings and practicum.

Upon completion, the students will render compassionate patient care to all patients and will perform as an integral member of a health care team with competence and confidence. Upon successful completion of this course, students will be eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Phlebotomy and EKG Technician Certification Examination.
Estimated hours of instructions: One Hundred (100) hours includes the practicum

(10 EKG cases, 10 capillary punctures and 30 venipunctures) being performed at the school.

Requirements

  • Must be at least 18 years of age

  • Must be able to satisfactorily read, write, and comprehend English and demonstrate arithmetic skills

  • Must be physically able to perform the duties and responsibilities required by the profession

  • Must be able to perform basic calculations

  • Must be free of communicable diseases

  • Applicants are required to register at least 4 weeks before the commencement of each class

  • Attendance at all classroom sessions is required for completion

  • Current TB test or chest X-Ray

Quality of our teachers and class material

The quality of the teachers and class material is extraordinary. The teachers have a Medical Doctor's degree from a high standard university in another English speaking country. Some teachers have a RN/MSN degree from the USA or another English speaking country. The class materials consists of the latest books.

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Textbook Used

Phlebotomy Essentials, 5th edition, Ruth E. Mcall, Cathee M.Tankersley
Basic introduction to collection and handling of blood specimens, based on NAACLS guidelines for phlebotomy training. Contains abundant illustrations of all concepts and procedures, including full-color illustrations of Vacutainer tubes. Each chapter begins with a list of objectives and ends with suggested lab activities and study questions. 

Congratulations to our new class of Certified Phlebotomy Technicians!