Phlebotomy

• Complete a Florida Gateway College application.
• Complete the Phlebotomy Application and return it to Nursing and Health Sciences, Building 103.

• Courses normally offered during the fall term each year
• This program offers students:
  • Low student to faculty ratio
  • Hands-on learning environment 
• A student who completes the occupational certificate is eligible to take the national certification examination through the National Healthcare Association.

HSC 0003 Basic Healthcare Worker – 90 contact hours or 3 vocational credits. This course must be taken prior to or concurrently with MEA 0520. This course is offered in the fall term.

MEA 0520 Phlebotomy – 75 contact hours or 2.5 vocational hours. This course is offered in the fall term.

HSC 0003 BASIC HEALTHCARE WORKER – An introductory course to health occupations and the health care delivery system. This course meets the Department of Education requirement of 90 contact hours. Overview of the following principles are included: interpersonal and communication skills, legal and ethical responsibilities, wellness and illness concepts, safety and security procedures, the response in emergency situations, infection control procedures, computer literacy skills, employability skills, and blood-borne disease precautions, including AIDS, CPR certification.

MEA 0520C PHLEBOTOMY – This course prepares students for employment in the phlebotomy field. Phlebotomists obtain blood by venipuncture or skin puncture and are an integral part of the clinical laboratory. Topics include techniques of withdrawing venous blood, maintaining sterility, and storage techniques.

Prior to starting Phlebotomy course:

1. Prospective students who have completed the steps above will be required to complete the clinical eligibility requirements listed in the Phlebotomy application booklet.
2. To meet clinical agency requirements for clinical experience, all students in the Nursing and Health Sciences Programs must meet state and federal regulations as described by Florida Statutes S. 400.211. A Level II background check and drug/alcohol screening are required. Further instructions regarding the background and 10-panel drug/alcohol screen are provided on the first day of the course. Please note that random screening may be required while in the program. Students are responsible for the cost of all screening done for admission and randomly during the program.
3. Additional costs are required when admitted to this program, including costs of uniforms, clinic shoes, liability insurance, health insurance, medical exam, standardized testing, graduation costs, immunizations, Level II background check, 10-panel drug/alcohol screening, books, and licensing fees. 

Students will be able to demonstrate the skills and knowledge necessary to perform safe and accurate phlebotomy techniques in a healthcare setting.

• Simmers, L., Simmers-Nartker, K., Simmers-Kobelak, S., Fuller, J.
  (2022). Simmers DHO Health Science (9th ed.).
  Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage learning.
• Workbook to Accompany
  Simmers, L., Simmers-Nartker, K., Simmers-Kobelak, S., Fuller,J.
  (2022). Simmers DHO Health Science (9th ed.).
  Clifton Park, NY: Delmar Cengage learning.
• American Heart Association-CPR for Healthcare Providers
• McCall, R. Phlebotomy Essentials, (7th ed.) Burlington, MA: Wolters Kluwer,
• Required: Clinical Uniform, Watch with second hand; Preferred: Stethoscope and blood pressure cuff