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Phlebotomy Technician

Infection Control, Universal Precautions and Safety

This course will review the importance of hand washing as the foundation of infection control. It will also cover infection control programs and safety regulatory agencies, techniques used in infection control, sharps hazards and medical waste disposal laws, safety laws and procedures including fire, radiation, electrical, and chemical safety. It will also cover the importance of ergonomics in preventing job related injuries.

Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 2 continuing education units. You will be able to print your certificate immediately upon completion.

The cost of this CDPH-LFS accredited course is $29.99.

 

Blood Components

This course will thoroughly review the basic composition of blood including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and their function, lymph, granulocytes, A-granulocytes, and the difference between whole blood, serum. 

Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 2 continuing education units. You will be able to print your certificate immediately upon completion.

The cost of this CDPH-LFS accredited course is $29.99.

 

The Circulatory System

This course includes the study of the basic structures and functions of the circulatory system. It is designed to examine the various diseases and disorders affecting it. This course ensures the phlebotomists competency as required by CLIA which ensures a quality patient outcome.

Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 2 continuing education units.

You will be able to print your certificate of completion immediately upon completion. The cost of this CDPH-LFS accredited course is $29.99

 

Laboratory Sections and the Tests Performed in Each Section

This course will cover the sections of the laboratory and the tests that are done by each section. This will include chemistry, hematology, microbiology, blood bank, cytology, histology, immunology, coagulation, toxicology, forensics, pathology and urinalysis.

Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 2 continuing education units. You will be able to print your certificate immediately upon completion.

The cost of this CDPH-LFS accredited course is $29.99.

Blood Collection Equipment, Types of Tubes and Additives, Proper Order of Draw When Additives Are Required and Special Precautions

This course will cover modern use of blood collection devices and equipment, tubes used in blood collection and the additives used. This course will also cover order of draw theory and special precautions used during venipuncture.

Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 2 Continuing Education Units.

You will be able to print your certificate immediately upon completion. The cost of this CDPH-LFS accredited course is $29.99.

Proper Patient/Specimen Identification

This course will cover the patient identification process, methods used to accurately identify the patient, potential errors in the identification process, and CLSI standards associated with correct patient identification procedures.

Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 2 continuing education units. 

You will be able to print your certificate immediately upon completion. The cost of this CDPH-LFS accredited course is $29.99.

 

Skin Puncture Procedures

This course will cover skin puncture procedure techniques, how to work with laboratory specimens in a safe way and how to care for the post puncture site. This course ensures the phlebotomists competency as required by CLIA which ensures a quality patient outcome.

Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 2 continuing education units.

You will be able to print your certificate immediately upon completion. The cost of this CDPH-LFS accredited course is $29.99.

 

Venipuncture Procedures

This course provides instruction on blood collecting techniques and processing specimens. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to collect all types of blood samples from patients. Topics include: venipuncture procedure and safety, advanced techniques in blood collection, blood collection equipment and modern safety devices and equipment.

Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 2 continuing education units.

You will be able to print your certificate of completion immediately upon completion. The cost of this CDPH-LFS accredited course is $29.99.

Advanced Infectious Disease Control and Bio-hazards

This course will cover infection control and hazard control procedures necessary for the healthcare worker. Topics include microbiology, practical infection control, sterilization and monitoring, chemical disinfectants, aseptic technique, infectious diseases, OSHA standards, and applicable laws. Upon completion, students should be able to: understand infectious diseases, disease transmission, infection control procedures, biohazard management, OSHA standards, and applicable laws.

Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 2 Continuing Education Units.

You will be able to print your certificate immediately upon completion. The cost of this CDPH-LFS accredited course is $29.99.

Anticoagulation Theory

This course will cover anticoagulation theory including the basics of hemostasis, complications, disorders, tests involved in diagnosing the disorders and drugs used to treat them. This course will also cover anticoagulants used in blood collection equipment.

Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 2 Continuing Education Units.

You will be able to print your certificate immediately upon completion. The cost of this CDPH-LFS accredited course is $29.99.

Pre-analytical Sources of Error in Specimen Collection, Transport, Processing and Storage

This course will cover pre-analytical sources of error during specimen collection, transportation of the specimen, and storage of the specimen with focus on prevention. Phases of laboratory testing will be covered as well.  

Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 2 continuing education units. You will be able to print your certificate immediately upon completion.

The cost of this CDPH-LFS accredited course is $29.99.

Anatomical Site Selection and Patient Preparation (Blood Cultures, Arterial Punctures, and Ports/Vascular Devices)

This course will cover proper patient preparation and site selection in regards to blood culture collection, arterial puncture and ports and vascular access devices.

Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 2 Continuing Education Units.

You will be able to print your certificate immediately upon completion. The cost of this CDPH-LFS accredited course is $29.99.

Recognition of Problems with Test Requisitions, Specimen Transport and Processing, and Corrective Actions to take for problems with Test Requisitions, Specimen Transport and Processing

This course will cover problems associated with test requisitions, specimen transport and specimen processing. The focus of this course will be placed on corrective actions the phlebotomist must take to rectify any problems or complications that may occur during this phase of testing.

Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 2 continuing education units. You will be able to print your certificate immediately upon completion.

The cost of this CDPH-LFS accredited course is $29.99.

Non-Blood Requirements

This course will cover procedures for collection and processing of non-blood requirements including urine, saliva, stool, semen, cerebrospinal fluid, tissue and bone marrow and respiratory tract specimens. Forensic samples and chain of custody will also be thoroughly covered in this course.

Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 2 continuing education units. You will be able to print your certificate immediately upon completion.

The cost of this CDPH-LFS accredited course is $29.99.

Communication in Phlebotomy

This course will cover advanced communication practices in phlebotomy in the healthcare setting. This course takes an in depth look at modern laboratory technologies and the laboratory environment. It includes techniques that will assist the phlebotomist in reducing job related stress, focuses on understanding personality types and how to approach difficult situations calmly and effectively.   

 

Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 2 continuing education units. You will be able to print your certificate immediately upon completion.

 

The cost of this CDPH-LFS accredited course is $29.99.

 

Quality Assurance in Phlebotomy Necessary to Provide Accurate and Reliable Results

This course will cover quality assurance performed in the different departments within the laboratory setting. Key elements of the risk management process will be covered as well as steps in the workflow process, quality, competency and performance assessment and the role this assessment process plays in quality assurance.

Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 2 continuing education units. You will be able to print your certificate immediately upon completion.

The cost of this CDPH-LFS accredited course is $29.99.

Legal and Ethical Issues Related to Blood Collection

This course will cover CLIA and California state laws and regulations as well as legal and ethical issues that arise in the phlebotomy profession. Testing complexity, personnel standards, patient bill of rights, consent, and confidentiality will also be thoroughly covered in this course.

Upon successful completion of this course you will earn 2 continuing education units. You will be able to print your certificate immediately upon completion.

The cost of this CDPH-LFS accredited course is $29.99.

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