Phlebotomy Workforce Skills Award
If you have an interest in the healthcare industry and like the idea of a hands-on job, then consider earning a Phlebotomy Workforce Skills Award.
Phlebotomist are healthcare professionals who have been trained to obtain blood specimens by venipuncture and by microcollection techniques in phlebotomy. They receive special training in how to best obtain that sample. Having blood drawn is rarely a pleasurable experience, but a well-trained phlebotomist can help ease the pain - literally!
Lone Star College-Montgomery's Phlebotomy program provides students with the skills necessary to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal precautions. Students receive classroom training and clinical experience learning specimen collection on adults, children and infants.
Upon completion of the program, students are ready to work in a variety of medical settings including hospitals, private doctors' offices, dialysis clinics, blood donation centers or even as contractors for large blood collection laboratories (such as LabCorp or Quest Diagnostics).
Students pursuing nursing or other medical degrees also find that phlebotomy training can quickly provide them with enough skills to work in a healthcare setting while continuing their education goals.
Although certification testing is not required in the State of Texas, trained phlebotomists may opt to sit for one of many national certification exams in this growing medical specialization.
How long does it take to complete the program?
The Phlebotomy Workforce Skills Award consists of two courses comprising 21.6 Continuing Education Unit's (CEU's), and takes one semester to complete.
What is the cost to complete the program?
Approximately $725 plus the cost of the required immunizations and CPR for the healthcare provider.
Is financial aid available?
To explore financial aid options visit the financial aid link on the LSC-Montgomery Web site, montgomery.lonestar.edu/20147/ or call: 936.273.7227.
What do phlebotomists do?
Phlebotomists are trained to draw blood samples by venipuncture, skin puncture or arterial collection for medical tests and blood donations. Students completing the program become eligible to sit for a national certification exam.
How is the job market?
According to the America's Career InfoNet Occupation Report, there will be a 21% increase in healthcare support workers (which includes phlebotomists) over the next seven years. And in Texas, healthcare support workers average $11.97 an hour and can earn more than $17.69 an hour.
Course Descriptions
Phlebotomy -Theory (CPLAB 2102301)
Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal precautions. Topics includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis is on infection prevention, proper patient identification, labeling of specimens and quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, and accessioning. There will also be a focus on professionalism, ethics, medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system. This course is designed to prepare students to become nationally certified. Students must also register for phlebotomy clinical, exam, and insurance course. Students will also need record of immunizations, successful background check and CPR certification. 9.6 CEUs. $359.
Phlebotomy-Clinical (CPLAB 2106001)
A health-related work-based learning experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional. This is an unpaid, external, direct-patient care experience in an acute / hospital setting. Student will transition from a classroom-based lecture and apply knowledge and skills to a clinical setting. Hospital will require immunizations such as Hepatitis B, TB skin test, Varicella, Measles, Mumps, Rubella and Tetanus. Student must present a successful background check and CPR Certification in order to attend clinical. Prerequisites: Phlebotomy-Theory. 12.0 CEUs. $366.
Phlebotomy Workforce Skills Award
Course Number Title CEUs Cost
CPLAB 2102301 Phlebotomy-Theory 9.6 $359
CPLAB 2106001 Phlebotomy-Clinical 12.0 $366
CINSL 8100012 Insurance Fee
Total 21.6 $725