Phlebotomy Certification Course
The following is a list of important facts that may help you decide if you would like to enroll in the course.
This program will prepare you for the national certifying examination. Most employers are requiring that phlebotomists be
certified in the profession for insurance liability concerns.
Practical knowledge is inadequate to pass the exam.
Classes meet every Tuesday and Thursday from 3:30 to 5:30 PM for nine (9) weeks beginning August 11 through
October 11, 2015. You are required to attend every class meeting and to prepare a notebook that will account for a
part of your course grade. This does not include your clinical time.
A high school diploma, GED or transcripts is required for admittance into the course. A photocopy of your diploma
or certificate MUST be uploaded with the registration form when you submit for the background check.
A background check is required for admittance into the course. You will need to go to
https://scholar.verifiedcredentials.com/etsu , use code
to order a background check for the
Phlebotomy course. Acceptance of your application into the program will be contingent upon this background
check. See further instructions below.
The minimum passing score for this course is 77, or a C. Tests and quizzes will be multiple choice clinical
application tests will be a part of student’s labs.
Student liability insurance is required at a cost of $30.00 - $40.00. Information for this insurance will be emailed
after receipt of background check, documentation and registration with payment. The insurance application MUST
be submitted prior to first class date. Persons not providing proof of submission will be required to apply on-line
with a credit card.
120 hours of clinical (hospital) practicum are required in addition to your classroom hours. This is coordinated with
area hospitals in three (3) week blocks. These are usually day shift positions with a limited number of evening
shifts. Successful completion of classroom work and instructor’s recommendation are required before you may
advance to the hospital practicum. Even though we cannot guarantee clinical rotation, every effort to secure a
clinical site for you will be made. Uniforms are required for clinicals, however, DO NOT purchase until your site
has been decided as each place requires difference colors of uniforms.
Prior to your clinical practicum, you will need proof of a physical using our center form, proof of the first injection
of the Hepatitis B vaccine, proof of a negative TB (tuberculosis) skin test, and proof of current MMR (measles,
mumps, rubella) vaccine. You will also be required to be CPR Certified. Your private physician or health
department may be used.
Preferably white with leather shoes, are required for clinicals and can be purchased at area uniform stores or second
hand shops.
The American Society of Clinical Pathology Certifying Exam is an additional $125.00 charge paid to ASCP upon
application and prior to completion of the course.
An NCA (National Certification Agency) Assessment Exam textbook costs $35.00 and must be paid to NCA during
the last month of classes by each student making application for the ASCP exam.
If you wish to enroll in this course, the tuition of $900.00, which includes the textbook and laboratory supplies, must be
paid at time of registration (first-come, first-served basis). This course is limited to 15 participants and no space is
guaranteed until tuition is paid and all complete paperwork returned. The university is not able to accept installment
payments for your fees. There will be NO REFUNDS for this program, once you are accepted in the program fees are
paid.
The course will be taught at Rogers-Stout Hall on ETSU in Johnson City, Tennessee. The instructor is
Mrs. Terry Shipley, MS, MT (ASCP). Should you need additional information, call the Office of Professional Development
at (423) 439-8084.
East Tennessee State University
School of Continuing Studies
PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATION TRAINING COURSE
Prerequisite:
High School Diploma/GED
Hours:
2 hours per class, Tuesday and Thursday - 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Instructor:
Terry Shipley, M.S., M.T. (ASCP)
Course Description: This course offers comprehensive training for the purpose of obtaining a high quality
laboratory specimen. Work includes healthcare safety and universal precautions, quality
assurance, use of equipment required for proper phlebotomy practice, professional ethics,
conduct and communication, education of the basic areas of the lab, specimen requirements
for collection and storage, basic medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, and lab
practice for phlebotomy procedures.
Required text:
Phlebotomy Essentials – 5th. Edition (provided in tuition)
Course requirements:
Pass written exams; perform satisfactory in the laboratory sessions; prepare a
notebook containing materials provided; designated professional journal articles.
Successfully complete clinical practicum to satisfy the requirements set forth by the
American Society of Clinical Pathology. The instructor will schedule a meeting date
for submission of all documentation and explanation for application of the board
registry. THIS CLASS MEETING IS REQUIRED. Pass the ASCP Certification
Exam for Phlebotomy.
Evaluation Mechanisms:
Student will receive a final grade in the course, based on the following scheme:
Test average
80%
Notebook
5%
Laboratory
15%
(Journal reports - part of the lab grade)
At the end of the course, a final grade is submitted to the University. Attendance and
conduct are considered in assigning a final grade.
Attendance: All classes will be held at the Rogers-Stout Hall on ETSU campus, Johnson City and attendance is
mandatory. More than three (3) unexcused absences will result in the lowering of a letter grade.
Instructional Methods:
The primary instructional methods include, but not limited to, formal/informal
lectures, demonstrations, laboratory practicums, audiovisual methods and reading of
professional journals.
General Purpose and Objectives:
This course will enable the student to demonstrate a knowledge of professional appearance, behavior, ethics and
communicative skills. To enable the student to demonstrate a basic knowledge of the hospital and laboratory
organizations and the function of each. To enable the student to realize the importance of proper identification of
samples and patients. To enable the student to demonstrate knowledge of laboratory records, office procedures,
use of the computer and use of the telephone. To enable the student to practice the proper handling and treatment
of patients and visitors to the laboratory. To give the student the ability to manipulate the basic equipment and
instrumentation for the practice of phlebotomy. To introduce the student to each section of laboratory phlebotomy
through lectures and practicums.
Specific Objectives: The students will define the expectations and demands involved in completion of the clinical
phlebotomy curriculum. The student will be introduced to and be able to identify the various
laboratory areas and specimens required by each area. The student will demonstrate an
understanding of basic medical terminology by building and analyzing a vocabulary, the
student must be able to identify the elements necessary to form medical terms: root, prefix
and suffix. The student will demonstrate his/her understanding of safety practices in
collecting and handling phlebotomy specimens and equipment. The student will list the
components of the universal precautions requirements. The student must be able to relate
disaster plans of school and hospital and be able to assist in implementing them. The
student will demonstrate the ability to understand peers, supervisors and patients. The
student will demonstrate the ability to communicate with patients and other professionals in
hospital or physician office settings. The student will demonstrate a knowledge of
laboratory records, both electronic and written, patient reports, and telephone
communications. The student will demonstrate a knowledge of ethical and legal
responsibilities.
Grading Scale:
97-100 = A = 4.0
94- 96 = A- = 3.7
91- 93 = B+ =3.3
88- 90 = B = 3.0
84- 87 = B- = 2.7
80- 83 = C+ =2.3
77- 79 = C = 2.0
74- 76 = C- = 1.7
72- 73 = D+ =1.3
70- 71 = D = 1.0
Less than 70 = F = 0.0
Phlebotomy Technical Standards Acknowledgment
Introduction: To become a competent Phlebotomist, you must be able to perform routine and
specialized phlebotomy procedures. Development of the competencies requires certain physical
capabilities. The following technical standards are the essential non-academic requirements of the
program that you must master to successfully participate in the program and become employable.
Technical Standards:
I.
You must be able to effectively read and write, including interpretation of doctor’s orders and
comprehension of lab procedures, utilize medical equipment, read instrument displays and perform
procedures that require hand-eye coordination.
You must be able to discriminate color reactions.
You must be able to hear alarms that are used to signal instrument malfunction, fire or other emergencies.
You must be able to effectively communicate with other medical personnel and with patients.
You must be able to effectively manipulate medical laboratory equipment, such as veniject sampling
systems, syringes and simple instrumentation such as slide strainers.
You must be able to feel for veins when performing a venipuncture and develop skills to collect such a
specimen without undue trauma to the patient.
You must be able to tolerate wearing latex gloves and other personal protective equipment.
Your general physical health must be such that you can perform light to moderate physical activity. Heavy
lifting is not generally required. Your general mental health must be such that you can maintain attention to detail
and interact effectively with other medical personnel and with patients.
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o Diploma
o Signed Statement of Understanding
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