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Courses and Programs Details
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Phlebotomy Technician: Diploma
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This program is designed to prepare a student for a career as a medical laboratory professional. The student will acquire the technical expertise to perform the duties of a Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist. Phlebotomy Technicians are vital members of the health care team and should demonstrate qualities of accuracy, dependability, responsibility, and self-motivation. They must like working directly with patients and must be committed to quality health care. Phlebotomy Technicians must be able to work well under pressure and have excellent oral communication skills. This program may require the student to complete a Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance and/or State Police Criminal Record Check prior to enrollment, prior to the start of a clinical experience, prior to testing and/or obtaining employment. The student should consider this factor before enrolling in this program. If the student has any questions regarding this, he or she should contact the Division Dean. The complete program is available at the Harrisburg, Gettysburg, York and Lancaster Campuses. Some required courses are available at the Lebanon Campus and at other sites.
Selective Program: Entry into this program is not guaranteed with admission to the College; specific admissions criteria must be met. Go to the Health Careers website, email healthcareers@hacc.edu or call (717) 780-1988 or (800) 222-4222 extension 1988 for specific program entry requirements. |
| Graduates of this program can obtain positions as phlebotomists in acute care facilities, physician office laboratories, health maintenance organizations, long–term care facilities, clinics, and independent laboratories. |
This curriculum is designed to prepare students to:
- Obtain blood specimens skillfully and safely
- Understand the legal and ethical implications of phlebotomy procedures
- Function well as members of a medical laboratory team
- Take the national entry-level credentialing examination administered by certifying agencies of the profession
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