Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomists draw blood for tests, transfusions, donation, or research. They may explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
Blinn's Phlebotomy Technician Program provides students with a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions. Students learn techniques for collecting with vacuum devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles, and blood culture specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. The program emphasizes infection prevention, proper patient identification, proper specimen labeling, specimen handling, and quality assurance.
To enroll in the Phlebotomy Technician Program, students must first participate in a mandatory healthcare information session.
Phlebotomy Technician students are eligible to apply for Duddlesten Foundation scholarships while funds remain available.
Program Highlights
The Phlebotomy Technician Program consists of three course sequences. The 48-hour classroom portion focuses on the theoretical mastery of phlebotomy rules, regulations, and practices. Students must pass a skills test before moving onto the second sequence, a 12-hour pre-clinical setting focused on developing the student's professional skills.
Upon passing the previous sequence, the student moves onto the third sequence, a 48-hour clinical experience that enables the student to apply specialized occupational theory, skills, and concepts as supervised by the clinical profession.
Program FAQ
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, phlebotomists earn a median salary of $36,320 per year. The national demand for phlebotomists is expected to grow 22% between 2020 and 2030, generating 28,800 new jobs nationwide. Phlebotomist is ranked in the best careers in healthcare support, according to U.S. News & World Report. It is also ranked in the 100 best jobs overall.
Students are responsible for their own transportation to classes. The following links may help students coordinate their commute to Blinn College.
Parking and Transportation
www.blinn.edu/parking
Alternative Transportation
www.blinn.edu/parking/alternative.html
Handicap-Accessible Transportation
www.blinn.edu/disability/handicap-accessible-transportation.html
