Phlebotomy Technician

American Institute

In-Demand in New Jersey

This training may be eligible for funding from your One-Stop Career Center.

DescriptionAbout this Learning Opportunity

The Phlebotomy Technician program is a fully residential program designed to provide students opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills of blood collection. Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Infection Control protocols will be reviewed. Appropriate procedures and techniques will be part of learning. The legal importance of proper patient identification will be discussed. Students will be equipped with skills to draw blood from patients in hospitals, blood centers, or similar facilities for analysis or other medical purposes. Phlebotomy Technicians perform basic phlebotomy procedures, evaluate patients for ability to withstand venipuncture procedure, explain the venipuncture procedure and answer patient questions. They perform basic point of care testing, such as blood glucose levels, on patients. They prepare blood, urine, and other body fluid specimens for testing according to established standards. During this single 100 hour course, students have both theory and hands-on laboratory experience which include a minimum of 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary or finger sticks..

Quick FactsDetails about this Learning Opportunity

Languages:Polish, SpanishPrerequisites:High School Graduate or GEDCertifications:Phlebotomy TechnicianCompletion Time:4-11 weeksTotal Hours:
100 hours

CostDetailed cost breakdown of the Learning Opportunity

Total Cost$1,625
Tuition$1,200
Fees$175
Books & Materials$100
Supplies & Tools$150
Other$0

Location and Contact DetailsGeographic and contact information for this Learning Opportunity

American Institute

346 Lexington Avenue
Clifton, NJ 07011

Sherry Muse
Assistant Campus Director
(973) 340-9500

www.americaninstitute.com

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Support ServicesSupport services provided for the Learning Opportunity

Offers evening courses
Programs offered in other languages
Job placement assistance

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How to get fundingYou may be eligible for funding for certain training opportunities

New Jersey residents who meet eligibility criteria can receive funding to train for the following in-demand occupations: In-Demand Occupations List For more details about tuition assistance and to apply, visit the

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