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Leverage a new certification in Phlebotomy as your entry point into a successful healthcare career! This dynamic microcredential provides you with the essential skills, knowledge and experience needed in phlebotomy including selection and use of instrumentation, essential safety protocols, venipuncture, laboratory information, and legal issues. You will understand a range of diagnostic tests, proper labeling, and transport of specimens. You will recognize the sites and medical conditions where venipuncture is contraindicated and demonstrate the skill to perform capillary and venipuncture draws. This microcredential prepares you for the National Healthcareer Association Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam. In addition, you will also study Electrocardiography (ECG) and gain essential skills in electrode placement, lead systems, use of instrumentation, medical terminology and disease pathology. This broad microcredential prepares you for continued study-including the college's one year Medial Assistant certificate program, internships and to immediately apply for phlebotomy technician jobs across laboratory, healthcare and hospital settings. You are also ready for assistant level ECG positions and certain medical assistant or patient care positions. Your breadth of knowledge and essential skills will help you stand out in a competitive job market and position you well for internal advancement.
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
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Academic quality is paramount in the development and approval of SUNY microcredentials.
Each microcredential has immediate value and, where possible, stacks together with other microcredentials.
Microcredentials are designed to meet current and emerging market needs and align with relevant industry standards.
Completion of our microcredentials is recorded on your transcript and/or highlighted in a digital badge so your accomplishments travel with you.
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