Everett Community College

Phlebotomy Technician Training Program
Curriculum Guide 

The number of phlebotomy jobs is growing and is expected to continue growing. Phlebotomists collect blood for lab analysis and work in medical and diagnostic laboratories, physicians’ offices and other healthcare facilities.

 Students enroll in Health 220 after all prerequisites are met. Upon successful completion of classroom and clinical externship training, the student meets eligibility requirements to sit for the national certification exam sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP)

Health Sciences Core Learning Outcomes:

 1.  Engage and take responsibility as active learners

Students will be involved in the learning process as they gain deeper levels of understanding of the subject matter.  They will design, complete, and analyze projects while developing group interaction and leadership skills.

 2.  Think critically

Students will develop and practice analytical skills, problem-solving skills, and quantitative reasoning skills.  Using creativity and self-reflection, they will be able to engage in inquiry that produces well-reasoned, meaningful conclusions. 

 3.  Communicate effectively

Students will develop the organizational and research skills necessary to write and speak effectively.  The students will demonstrate awareness of different audiences, styles, and approaches to oral and written communication.

4.  Participate in diverse environments

Students will gain the awareness of and sensitivity to diversity, including one’s own place as a global citizen.  Students attain knowledge and understanding of the multiple expressions of diversity, and the skills to recognize, analyze, and evaluate diverse issues and perspectives. 

5.     Utilize information literacy skills

Students will develop and employ skills to recognize when information is needed and to locate, evaluate, effectively use and communicate information in its various forms.

6.    Demonstrate computer and technology proficiency

Students will use computers and technology as appropriate in their course of study.