HEA115 Phlebotomy and EKG Career Path

This combined Phlebotomy and EKG Technician program provides the necessary clinical skills required to function as a vital member of a health care services team. You will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Additionally, you will practice with equipment and perform hands-on labs including introduction to the function and proper use of the EKG machine, the Holter monitor, the normal anatomy of the chest wall for proper lead placement, echocardiography, 12-lead placement and other clinical practices. Includes CPR and optional clinical rotation as part of the program. At program conclusion, you are eligible to sit for the National Health Career Association's (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam and ASPT, Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician Exam and other National Certification Exams. These exams are not included in the cost of the program. Cost includes required textbook.

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Prerequisite

(1) It is strongly recommended that students take the Accuplacer Placement Exam at the Center for Alternative Studies and Testing prior to registration, for advising purposes. (2) A CORI check is required, come to the Danvers Campus, Math & Science Building Room 106C to complete at least two weeks before class starts. (3) Proof of immunizations and a negative TB test is required and given to the instructor at the first class. (4) Drug Screening.