Division of Continuing Education

This training is offered to individuals who would like to become certified phlebotomy technicians in order to collect blood specimen from patients for lab analysis. Students are introduced to medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology, and the identification of the major arm veins. OSHA regulations, blood-borne pathogens, universal precautions, ethics, and law are also taught in this program. In addition, program participants will become familiar with test requirements, tube identification, procedures and protocol, and lab safety. The training focuses extensively on vein puncture using dummy arms in the lab. This program provides a mandatory Internship opportunity to students who successfully complete the theoretical and lab components of the training, prior to taking the national certification exam. High School diploma/GED, Immunization, and CORI required.

Division of Continuing Education: Room 106 Academic Building; 617-541-5306