Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

General Medical Studies

• Introduction to the Health Profession
• Infection Control, Body Substance Isolation, and Biohazard Disposal
• Medical-Legal and Ethical Considerations in Health Care
• Introduction to Medical Terminology
• Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology
• Vital Signs
• CPR, First Aid

Core Curriculum

• Understanding vascular anatomy
• Understanding biohazard precautions
• Performing venipunctures, finger sticks, heel sticks, collecting urine samples and throat cultures
• Knowing how, when, and in what order to draw
• Transportation of specimens to lab
• Understanding the needs of the laboratory to run tests

• High school diploma or GED
• Must complete General Medical Studies before progressing into core portion.

Uniform

Students must obtain school uniform and uniforms only are allowed to be worn during all phases of course training. We have an arrangement with a local uniform store that can assist students picking out the correct uniform and will have it embroidered. A basic scrub suit is acceptable but most students opt for the Gray's Anatomy brand. Approximate cost $60-$75 depending on brand. Because most programs meet 3 times a week, it is recommended to get 3 uniforms,. It is also recommended that students consider a school hoodie (approximate cost $40) and a baseball cap (if desired, approximate cost $30). Hoodies and caps can be added to student accounts for students who are financing their education with payment plans.

Students will also need a wristwatch for vital signs, a pen, and notepad.

Textbook

• Phlebotomy Essentials (Lippincott-Raven) 7th ed (6th edition no longer can be used)
• ISBN: 978-1284209945 (Approximate cost $60 plus shipping)
• You may loan the textbook from us for $50 which will be returned to you upon return of the book
• Workbook: Approximately $37 plus shipping

The Certified Phlebotomy Technician Program at 911Programs prepares students for certification exam by the National HealthCareer Association (NHA). The phlebotomy profession is not licensed in the State of Rhode Island and graduates may apply for jobs with our completion certificate alone, however we recommend taking the NHA exam to increase employer confidence. 911Programs is an authorized testing site for the NHA and students may take their national certifications here.

General Medical Studies Portion (successful completion is pre-requisite)

Week 1

• Monday: 9:30am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Thursday: 9:30am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Saturday 9:00am - 4:00pm (both day and night programs) [1 hour break for lunch at noon]

Week 2

• Monday: 9:30am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Thursday: 9:30am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)

Week 3

• Monday: 9:30am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Thursday: 9:30am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Saturday 9:00am until finished (CPR day) (both day and night programs)

Week 4

• Monday: 9:30am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Thursday: 9:30am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)

Week 5

• No classes this week - used for makeups

Weeks to complete: Approximately 4. Total instructional hours: Approximately 36

 

Core Phlebotomy Portion

• Monday: 9am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Tuesday: 9am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Thursday: 9am-12pm (day program); 6-9pm (night program)
• Total instructional hours: Approximately 63 (excluding clinical)

Weeks to complete: Approximately 7

Total weeks to complete: Approximately 12. Total instructional hours: Approximately: 99.