Office of Extended Campus and Online Studies
110 Gooch Hall
University of TN at Martin
Martin, TN 38238
(731) 881-7082
(731) 881-7984 (fax)
nondegree@utm.edu
Director, Non-Degree Programs:
Debbie Mount
dmount@utm.edu
Conference Specialist:
Tracey Mires
tmires@utm.edu
Program Resource Specialist:
Karen Sliger
ksliger@utm.edu
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Non-Degree Programs – Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Dates: Sept. 10-Nov. 21 Fee: $1,599, includes books, lab supplies, etc.Detailed Class Schedule — Martin This 90 hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. Note: There is no outside externship rotation included with this program. A great way to begin a new career! Phlebotomy Tech Certification through National Healthcare Association (NHA). The NHA Certification Exam is given at the end of class. The cost of the exam is an additional $105 (as of April 2011) and is paid directly to NHA. The instructor will arrange for the registration and payment of the exam. NHA is accredited through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Phlebotomy Dates: August 17-December 14 Fee: $1,599, includes books, lab supplies, etc.Detailed Class Schedule — Jackson This 90 hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. Note: There is no outside externship rotation included with this program. A great way to begin a new career! Phlebotomy Tech Certification through National Healthcare Association (NHA). The NHA Certification Exam is given at the end of class. The cost of the exam is an additional $105 (as of April 2011) and is paid directly to NHA. The instructor will arrange for the registration and payment of the exam. NHA is accredited through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Phlebotomy Dates: Sept. 16-November 18 Fee: $1,599, includes books, lab supplies, etc.Detailed Class Schedule — Ripley This 90 hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. Note: There is no outside externship rotation included with this program. A great way to begin a new career! Phlebotomy Tech Certification through National Healthcare Association (NHA). The NHA Certification Exam is given at the end of class. The cost of the exam is an additional $105 (as of April 2011) and is paid directly to NHA. The instructor will arrange for the registration and payment of the exam. NHA is accredited through the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). Additional Course Information Phlebotomy Technician The Phlebotomist is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient's blood specimens by venipuncture and microcollection. The field of Phlebotomy has greatly expanded in the past several years, and the role of this integral member of the health care team has recently been brought into much sharper focus. Phlebotomy Technician – Employment & Education Phlebotomist's draw blood from patients for testing purposes. They usually work under the supervision of medical technologists or laboratory managers. Phlebotomists are employed throughout the health care system - hospitals, neighborhood health centers, medical group practices, HMO's, public health facilities, veteran hospitals, insurance carriers and in other health care settings. The demand for Phlebotomy Technicians has increased substantially with the overall complexity of health care services and the risks of infectious disease. Educational Requirements People interested in becoming Phlebotomists should have a high school diploma or GED equivalent Phlebotomy Technician Program The 90 hour Phlebotomy Technician Program prepares professionals to collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and clinical training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. The program also includes lab exercises, live blood draws, work with a training arm and other exercises intended to prepare students to function as an entry level Phlebotomy Technician. NOTE: This 90 hour program does not include the arranging of a free clinical rotation on behalf of students. Although not required to work as a Phlebotomy Technician, students that wish to pursue a clinical rotation should contact local health care organizations to arrange their personal clinical schedule. Phlebotomy Technician Detailed Course Information
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