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Phlebotomy and ECG/EKG Technician

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1 Semester
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What you'll learn

Elevate your career opportunities in the healthcare field with the Phlebotomy and ECG/EKG Technician microcredential! Through a combination of lecture and hands-on clinical practice, this microcredential provides you with essential skill in venipuncture, specimen collection, laboratory safety, biohazardous waste disposal, and medical sharps handling, and electrocardiography (ECG) testing. You will understand relevant regulations, standards, quality assurance, and liability risk management. Gain hands-on experience with at least 45 clinical rotation hours, demonstrating expertise in phlebotomy and electrocardiography techniques. Successful completion allows you to sit for the Phlebotomy Technician certification (CPT) exam sponsored by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) and the Nationally Registered Certified EKG Technician (NRC-EKG) certification. This microcredential and related certifications help you to stand apart from the competition when applying for technician positions in a broad range of healthcare settings.

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