Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy Certificate

Certificate of Completion: 16 credits

Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer Quarter

This program prepares students for national certification as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist in the clinical and laboratory setting. Program content includes the history of phlebotomy, clinical laboratory setting, legal and ethical issues, infection control precaution and prevention, CPR/First Aid, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, proper body mechanics, various blood draw techniques, safety aspects of phlebotomy, complications of phlebotomy, handling of non-blood specimens and OSHA safety standards. As part of this program the student will sit for their National Certification exam, and apply for registration as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist, which is required for employment in the state of Washington.

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Practice within ethical and legal standards. 
• Practice professional behaviors of collaboration, advocacy and documentation, plus evaluation of own practices. 
• Apply critical thinking through all components of blood drawing. 
• Provide care with compassion and empathy. 
• Demonstrate the use of aseptic techniques when performing safe and accurate punctures. 
• Demonstrate effective communication with a diverse population.