The Career Studies Certificate is designed to prepare graduates who collect and process blood and other samples for medical laboratory analysis. Phlebotomists work in hospitals, medical clinics, commercial laboratories and in other settings where blood is collected from patients. The curriculum provides learning experiences in the classroom, laboratory, and at approved clinical affiliates.
Phlebotomists work in hospitals, medical clinics, commercial laboratories and in other settings where blood is collected from patients.
Occupational Objectives: The fundamental aim of vocational education is to prepare individuals for employment. Quality training and experience are required to develop the understanding, skills, abilities, work habits, attitudes, and appreciation necessary for workers to enter into employment as competent phlebotomists.
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