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Springfield Technical Community College's Workforce Development Center is offering a 60-hour training for individuals currently licensed in various medical fields in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to prepare and take the exam to become a certified Phlebotomist in Massachusetts. One must have current certifications in at least one, but not limited to the following healthcare roles:
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Certified Medical Assistant (CMA)
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Certified Electrocardiogram Technician (CET)
Certified Dental Assistant (CDA)
This non-credit course is aimed to prepare an individual currently working in a certified healthcare position to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture to obtain blood specimens for diagnostic procedures.
Major duties and responsibilities of the phlebotomist include:
Correct identification of the patient before collecting samples
Collection of the appropriate amount of blood by Venipuncture or skin puncture
Selection of the appropriate specimen containers
Correct labeling of all specimens
Appropriate transportation of specimens to the laboratory
Effective interaction with patients and other personnel in the workplace
Performance of computer operations and record-keeping related to phlebotomy
Individuals at least 18 years of age within 3 weeks of the class start date who have a high School Diploma or equivalency and are currently working in a certified healthcare position.
Program is Offered In
English
Program Hours per Week
20
Program Duration
3 weeks
Rolling Admission
Yes
Sample Schedule
Hours
Activity Type
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
9AM - 2:30PM
Class, Labs and Clinical
✓
✓
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5PM - 9PM
Class, Labs and Clinical
✓
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Program Requirements
CORI check, Drug Testing, High school diploma/GED/HiSET, Immunizations/Health Records
Program is CORI-friendly?
Yes
Anticipated outcomes
Phlebotomy Technican Certificate, Stackable Credential(s), Basic skills gain, Industry skills gain
Participant Supports
Participant Support Category
All participants
As needed
DTA SNAP Child Care Referral
✓
DTA SNAP Transportation Support
✓
Test/License Fees
✓
Books/Supplies
✓
Clothing/Uniforms
✓
Are there any out of pocket expenses for the participant?