Phlebotomist Technician

20307 

Advisors: Megan Martinez (Gila Pueblo), Heather Perry (Payson)

Upon completion of this certificate program, students are eligible to sit for the American Medical Technologists (AMT) Certification Examination to be certified as a Registered Phlebotomist Technician (RPT). Emphasis is on preparing the student to obtain blood specimens by skin puncture or venipuncture using proper technique on adults, children, and infants. Responsibilities of a phlebotomist include collecting fluid or tissue samples, drawing blood using different collection techniques, communication with patients to explain procedures, and conducting standard laboratory tests. Topics of study include ethics, infection control, communication, basic anatomy and physiology and medical terminology. Professional responsibilities include assembling equipment, verifying a patient’s identity, recording information in a patient’s medical records, sterilizing, and safely handling equipment, and accurately labeling blood samples in the lab. 

Students in the Phlebotomy Technician program will be in contact with potential infectious blood, tissues, and body fluids. Students must provide proof of current TB skin test, or a clear chest X-ray, or a statement from a health care provider indicating student is free from symptoms of pulmonary tuberculosis. Students must also provide proof of MMR (measles, mumps, & rubella) and Hepatitis B vaccinations. 

AMT may deny an application if an applicant has any convictions involving a felony. Courses in the program and clinical sites may require additional vaccinations or other medical tests. See specific course descriptions for information or contact the advisor of this program.   

Program Learning Outcomes 

1. Demonstrate blood specimen collection using aseptic technique and blood tube sequence. 
2. Describe confidentiality within the healthcare setting in regards to HIPAA standards. 
3. Recognize and demonstrate use and necessity of universal precautions in the field of healthcare. 
4. Summarize standards of ethics and integrity used while functioning as a phlebotomist.