The Phlebotomy Technician works in a healthcare setting such as a hospital, clinic, or patient service center in an outpatient laboratory and draws blood from patients or donors for analysis or other medical purposes.
With further training, a technician can become a Medical Laboratory Technician or Technologist which prepares specimens, operates analyzers, and performs manual tests.
Prerequisite: Students must be at least 18 years of age at time of registration. A High School diploma or equivalent is required, as well as a current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers Card. CSM offers a course that meets this criteria if you do not already have it: HTH-6620 - AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers Course. HTH-5000 Introduction to Healthcare is required prior to HTH-7100.
This continuing education workforce training certificate consists of the following courses:
- HTH-5000 Introduction to Healthcare
- HTH-7100 Phlebotomy Technician Training
- HTH-7120 Phlebotomy Technician Practicum
Important note: Content is presented in the classroom, health laboratory, and online settings. You will be required to meet in the classroom on the days shown and work in the online classroom for additional hours.
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Notice: COVID-19 Vaccination Required Clinical Placement
College of Southern Maryland's clinical partners have notified us that the COVID-19 vaccination will be required for clinical placement. All Nursing and Health program students must comply with this requirement to receive a clinical assignment.
Students who decline to be vaccinated will not be able to remain registered for the clinical courses and may need to withdraw from their respective nursing or health program.
An individual is considered to be 'vaccinated' if they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 through the receipt of one dose of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine (or any subsequently authorized and approved single-dose vaccine); or both doses of a 2-dose mRNA vaccine, and any booster doses recommended by CDC/ACIP to maintain vaccination status.
Once vaccination is complete, students should upload their documentation to the CastleBranch portal.
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