PHLEBOTOMY
2013-14
1250 Welton Street • Denver, CO 80204 • www.EmilyGriffith.edu
Registration: 720-423-4702
Course covers duties associated with the practice of venipuncture, capillary puncture and
special collection procedures. Also includes experience with quality control, infection control
and safety procedures. Students successfully completing this course and clinical may apply to
sit for the National Healthcare Association Examination. Exam cost is $105.
Length of Program:
Class Hours:
5 credits
6 weeks
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Start Dates:
Phlebotomy theory classes start as follows:
EMSS 5001
09-03-2013 to 10-03-2013
10-08-2013 to 11-07-2013
11-12-2013 to 12-19-2013
01-07-2014 to 02-06-2014
02-18-2014 to 03-20-2014
The above theory courses are each followed by EMSS 5002, a one-week daytime Phlebotomy Clinical; clinical
dates and hours are based on availability of the clinical site. If the above classes are full, complete Steps 1
and 2 of “Getting Started” below. This program is offered approximately every 6 weeks.
Cost of Program:
$660 for tuition plus $70 for textbook
*Prices reflect in-state tuition. Student must show proof of one year Colorado residency to qualify. Tuition cited is for courses started during the
2013-14 school year only. Out-of-state tuition is an additional $100 per credit.
Required Assessment and Education
A reading and dexterity entrance test is require; minimum reading score is 10.0 or 10th grade.
Testing Times:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday and Friday
8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Room 205
Photo ID required
No appointment necessary
High school transcript or GED scores is required.
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Contact information:
Registration: 720-423-4702
Jean Butler, College of Health Sciences Advisor
Direct line: 720- 423-4717
E-mail: Jean_Butler@dpsk12.org
Fax: 720- 423- 4840
appointments: 720 - 423- 4712
Financial aid/Payment Plans:
Financial Aid Office 720 423-4744
 Phlebotomy is not an eligible program for federal financial aid/FAFSA./Pell Grant.
 Other Grants Certain educational programs may be funded through the WIA, Goodwill and other
government and community organizations. Check with your local county workforce center for more
information
 Scholarships are available. Contact www.EmilyGriffith.edu Click on Tuition/Financial Aid for more
information and applications.
 Payment Plans: Individual payment plans may be arranged through the Treasurer’s Office. Full payment
is required five business days prior to the first day of class.
Career Resources:
Career resources are available at the Student Success Center.
For a list of lists duties and activities of a phlebotomist, go to O Net Online www.onetonline.org, click on
31.6064.00.
Licensing agency URLs
Program prepares students for National Healthcare Association Phlebotomy Examination for certification.
Go to www.nhanow.com for more information on the National Healthcare Association certification exam.
Americans with Disabilities Act and EGTC Compliance
The Americans with Disabilities Act prohibits discrimination based on disability in admission to, access to and the operation of
programs, services or activities at EGTC. The college is committed to providing an environment where students have the
opportunity to attain their educational goals. EGTC provides both physical and programmatic access for all students.
Reasonable accommodations will be made in instructional delivery and evaluation methods to ensure full educational
opportunities for students. Appropriate documentation of a student’s disability is required.
Questions, complaints and requests for additional information may be directed to Phil Robberson, Special Needs Advisor,
720-423-4742.
To learn more about how to request an accommodation and our special services, please refer to our 2011-2012 catalog,
Advising and Counseling on page 8 or go to our website, www.EmilyGriffith.edu.
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Getting Started in
PHLEBOTOMY
1. Complete your Emily Griffith Technical College application at www.EmilyGriffith.edu or in
person at the Registration Center at the school. Government-issued picture I.D is required.
2. Complete the free reading assessment/entrance test in Room 205 at the school. No
appointment necessary. Government-issued picture I.D is required. Walk-in test times are:
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
8 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Thursday and Friday
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Minimum Reading requirement is 10.0 or higher TABE D score.
Remedial reading courses may be required.
Complete a dexterity test.
3. Register and pay in full for courses EMSS 5001 and EMSS 5002. Payment secure your
seat in a class. Phlebotomy training is not eligible for FAFSA/Pell Grant/federal student aid.
4. Complete background check for phlebotomy at American Data Bank, phone 303 573-1130
or www.healthcareEx.com for $59 (Review Disqualifying Criminal Offenses) and TB test
available through your healthcare provider or Denver Health Center, 605 Bannock, for $20.
Complete required vaccinations. Complete C.P.R course through American Heart Association.
CPR courses are offered through www.CPR-Professionals.com. Bring portfolio of all
verification documents to first class.
5. Purchase textbook: approx. cost: $70.
Phlebotomy Handbook: Blood Specimen Collection from Basic to Advanced, 8th edition by
Garza at Anschutz Medical Center (AMC) Book Store, Bldg. 500, 13001 East 17th Place near
I-225 & Colfax in Aurora, Phone: 303 724-2665, FAX 303 724-6637 or at
www.EmilyGriffith.edu Click on blue box Online Book Store on left column.
6. Obtain your free college I.D. at the Student Success Center, 1261 Glenarm Place near 13th
Street and Glenarm on Emily Griffith Technical College campus. Hours: Monday-Wednesday.
8 a.m.-6 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., and Friday 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Course receipt and
government-issued photo I.D. required.
7. Purchase school supplies
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Pencils
Black ink pens
Erasers
3 inch binder
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Highlighters
Index cards
Line paper
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Phlebotomy Portfolio Check List
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Bring to the first day of class your portfolio with the following documents. Complete
the first 3 items before completing the remaining list.
Instructor’s email: Marie_Hooker@dpsk12.org, message phone 720 423- 4905
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TABE-reading test results (Room 205)
Dexterity test results (Room 205)
Receipt for paid course
Textbook -- Phlebotomy Handbook: Blood Collection Essentials 8th Edition.
Back Ground check from American Data Bank with Phlebotomy listed as the position
www.healthcareEx.com. A list of disqualifying criminal offenses is available at registration.
6. CPR/AED Card from American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare
Providers.
CPR/BLS courses are available free at College America 1385 So. Colorado Blvd.
To register call Ron at 303 300 8740 ext. 7004 or for a fee at Denver Health
www.denverhealth.org search CPR/BLS training or Hands Over Heart call 720 535 1693
www.handsoverhearts.net/cprclasses.html .
7. Proof of Immunizations:
 Two MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccinations required
 Hepatitis B-3 series-complete the first two of the series
 Chicken Pox or Varicella Titer (proof of immunity)
 Negative test results or chest X-ray for Tuberculosis (TB)
8. Government-issued picture Identification
9. Emily Griffith ID Badge for Phlebotomy student available free at Student Success Center in
Glenarm Building
10. High School Diploma or transcript or GED
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Pencils
Black ink pens
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3 inch binder
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Line paper
12. Uniform (scrubs) any color, jewelry is not permitted.
13. Students attending clinical at Quest Diagnostics are required to wear a white lab coat. This is
not required the first day.
14. Sneakers, any color, but open-toed shoes are not permitted.
15. A drug test may be required at some clinical sites, but this is not required the first day.
Be sure to keep a backup copy of all documents for yourself. Many of the same
documents will be required for clinical, the certification exam and for
employment.
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