ACADEMICS

FTA Phlebotomy offers students comprehensive hands-on training to ensure they are well-prepared for certification through the NHA. Our program focuses on practical skills and knowledge, empowering students to excel in their phlebotomy careers. Join us to gain the expertise you need to succeed in this vital healthcare field. Start your journey with FTA phlebotomy today!

Basic Phlebotomy

Consists of 64 hours of lecture encompassing: health care systems, infection control and safety, anatomy and physiology, specimen collection, blood collection equipment and supplies/procedures, specimen processing, quality assurance and communication skills.

Phlebotomy Lab

This consists of 16 hours of hands on instruction in phlebotomy techniques which includes handwashing, quality control, venipuncture/skin puncture techniques, blood smear/blood culture preparation, glucose tolerance tests, and specimen processing.

Phlebotomy Clinical

This provides 16 hours of clinical training and practical instruction within the clinical setting at the onsite facility. You will need to have 30 live person venipuncture and 10 capillary live person finger sticks to sit for certification exam.

Anatomy & Physiology

This involves learning organization of the human body, chemistry, cell and their functions, tissues, diseases, integumentary/skeletal/muscular system, spinal cord and nerves/brain and cranial nerves, sensory/endocrine system, cardio/lymphatic system.

Medical Terminology

Students will learn about body structures, disease and treatment, and body systems.