EKG and Phlebotomy Technician

FREE INFORMATION MEETING
Tuesday, July 12
Student Life Building, 205
5:30-7:00 p.m.
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Phlebotomists:

• Are skilled health care professionals trained to collect, transport, handle and process blood and other specimens for laboratory analysis using venipuncture and microcollection technique
• Identify and select equipment, supplies and additives used in blood collection
• Understand factors that affect specimen collection procedures and test results

EKG Technicians:

• Are allied health support personnel who can work in a variety of settings
• Assist physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac (heart) ailments
• Are educated and trained to perform diagnostic procedures at the request of the physician to evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with cardiac disease
• Work in a variety of locations from doctors` offices to hospital cardiology departments Operate machines that record the electrical changes that occur during and between heartbeats

What Will I Learn?
This comprehensive program will prepare you for employment as an advanced, cross-trained EKG or phlebotomist working under the supervision of licensed health care providers. Lecture, lab and practicum topics include:

• An introduction to phlebotomy profession
• Anatomy and physiology for phlebotomists
• Proper procedures for collection and infection control
• Basic cardiovascular anatomy and physiology
• EKG techniques and recognition
• Basic cardiovascular electrophysiology
• Stress test techniques, Holter monitoring and cardiac medications

The EKG and Phlebotomy Technician Program includes: 128-hours of lecture, lab and practicum, 30-hour phlebotomy and 30-hour cardiographic externships a 188 hours of training.

What is the Employment Outlook?
Employment growth for EKG and phlebotomy technicians and other health care assistant occupations is higher than average across the U.S. and is expected to grow by 32% by 2016. According to the Bureau of Labor statistics, phlebotomists can earn $11.25 to $12.15 an hour, depending on where they work – hospital, private clinic or physician’s office.

Certification: 
This program can help you prepare to take the National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exams. Information on certification can be found at http://www.nhanow.com/. Both certification exams are offered at Wayne College’s Testing Center. For more information call 330-684-8980.

Financial Aid:
A payment plan (for those who qualify) is available for the EKG and Phlebotomy Technician Training Program. Contact the Office of Continuing Education and Workforce Development at 330-684-8980 for more information.

Health care employers may require applicants to submit to a criminal records check, and those convicted of or having pled guilty to a felony may not be eligible for employment.

Saturdays  
August 25 - December 15, 2012
16 sessions
No class November 24
8:00 am – 4:30 pm (30 minute lunch break)

Course Fee: $2695 (includes tuition, all course materials, and certification exams)
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