Program Objective
This program prepares students to become employed as phlebotomists. Students acquire the knowledge and practical skills necessary to work at hospital laboratories, blood centers, or other health care facilities drawing blood by venipuncture and capillary puncture. This program also offers a career path to the Medical Assistant program where the courses completed are accepted as transfer. Graduates of this program are ready for employment as soon as they receive their diploma.
Program Description
Students of this program receive 165 hours of instruction where they learn about safe and efficient work practices in obtaining adequate and correct blood specimens, labeling specimens, transporting specimens correctly to the appropriate laboratory sections, quality and safety assurance; infection control guidelines and precautions; blood borne diseases, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and other diseases; legal and ethical responsibilities; anatomic structure and function of body systems in relation to the profession; communications skills and basic math calculations. Students receive 45 hours of lab practice to ensure each graduate is ready for successful employment.
Employment Outlook
As per the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides employment is projected to grow a 21% for the 2023-2033 period, which is much faster of most professions. Visit the Bureau page with information for Home Health Aides and Personal Care Aides.
Credential Awarded
Upon successful completion of the program students receive a diploma.
Duration
The program has a duration of 165 hours. Students complete the program in 8 weeks.
Class Schedules
This program is offered on campus. On Campus Enrollment Theory and practical skills completed at the school campus
Delivery Modality
On Campus Enrollment Theory and practical skills completed at the school campus.
Program Outline
| Course Code | Course Title | Duration |
| MED101 | Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology | 90 hours |
| Totals | 75 hours | |
Employment Assistance
Graduate students of this program may start working as soon as the diploma is received. CMS Training Institute will assist each student prepare for employment including coaching on how to write resumes and prepare for job interviews. Although the school cannot guarantee employment or placement, reasonable efforts will be made to assist each student in securing suitable employment. This assistance is free and available to any student, regardless of when the student graduated.
Admission Requirements
Prospective students must comply with the following requirements to enroll:
- Present a Valid picture ID
- In order to qualify for enrollment, a one-on-one appointment with one of the school admissions representatives is required. During the one-on-one appointment, the admission representative will provide advisement services to assist the student in planning and completing the occupational education program for enrollment.
- Applicants who are at least 16 but younger than 18 years of age may enroll in any program under parental or legal guardian consent. A parent or legal guardian is required to sign the Enrollment Agreement.
Course Descriptions
MED101 – Anatomy, Physiology and Medical Terminology
This course provides an introduction to anatomy, physiology and medical terminology. Students achieve the necessary understanding of the structure and functions of the systems of the human body, related pathologies and diseases, emphasizing those aspects most pertinent to students in the patient care and allied health technology field. Students also learn the fundamentals of medical terminology: the structure of medical terms and definitions; medical terms related to major disease processes and diagnostic procedures, laboratory tests, abbreviations, drugs and treatment modalities. Duration: 90 hours (theory).
PHL101 – Phlebotomy Theory, Skills and Lab
This course is offered as part of the program as well as a continuing education credit/class. Provides the theory and practice necessary to become a phlebotomist. Topics covered: theory of phlebotomy, venipuncture and skin puncture techniques, anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, types of tubes, blood tests, interfering substances, risk factors, efficient work practices, blood specimens, donor room techniques, labeling, transporting, logging-in of specimens, Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines for HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B and other diseases, and demonstration of correct infection control techniques. Includes 45 hours of clinical skills practice. In this course students review the theory of HIV/AIDS, prevention and treatment, as well as Blood Borne Pathogens while in a OSHA compliance health care setting.
Tuition & Fees
Registration Fee $ 100
Tuition: $ 750
Textbook and Supplies $ 80
Other Costs $ 45 (uniforms)
Total Program Cost $ 975
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