Program in Phlebotomy Education

Program in Phlebotomy Education

About Phlebotomist: Phlebotomists are health care professionals who perform blood collection procedures to aid in the assessment of a patient's medical condition.


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	Program Modules
	Application Information

	Location

Program in Phlebotomy Education Saint Luke's Hospital - Laboratory 4401 Wornall Road Kansas City, MO 64111 816. 932.2074 Map and Driving Directions

Requirements:

Applicants who wish to be considered for program placement must meet the following requirements:

18 years of age or older
High school diploma or equivalent
Submission of a completed application packet
Proof of U.S. citizenship
Submission of immunization record
Written references from 2 non-family sources
Ability to attend classes for 4 weeks, 8 hours/day
More Application Information

	Clinical Site

Saint Luke's Hospital

	2008 Classes

January 7 - February 1 Application Deadline November 11th, 2007 April 28 - May 23 Application Deadline March 2, 2008 August 4 - 29 Application Deadline June 1, 2008 (Dates subject to change)

	Overview

Phlebotomists must be knowledgeable in both theory and technique. The Phlebotomy Education Program at Saint Luke’s Hospital instructs each student in all phases of phlebotomy to include: a basic understanding of anatomy and physiology, the laboratory departments and organization, and in-depth knowledge of specimen collection equipment and techniques. See the Modules

	The Program

Saint Luke's offers a NAACLS* approved program in Phlebotomy Education and is committed to thoroughly train qualified applicants in the skills and techniques necessary to become valued members of the profession. A phlebotomist must possess traits important in any health care professional including: compassion, empathy, discretion, integrity, honesty, dependability, communication skills, and confidentiality. In addition, a phlebotomist needs to be able to problem solve, have good manual dexterity, pay attention to detail, be organized, efficient, and accurate. Employment opportunities for phlebotomists exist in hospitals, physician's offices, clinics, nursing homes, clinical laboratories, insurance companies, and various other health care settings. * National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) 8410 West Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670 Chicago, Illinois 60631-3415 773.714.8880

	Estimated Fees

Application Fee: $25 non-refundable Matriculation Fee: $50 non-refundable Tuition: $850 Books: $80 Tuition and book fees are payable before the first day of class. Lab coats will be loaned to students at no charge. Uniform, room, board, and other living expenses are the responsibility of the student. The refund policy is defined in the Policy Manual distributed to all students on the first day of attendance. Financial Aid is not available from the hospital. Fees may be changed without prior notice.

Program Features

Certification Eligible

Tuition Reimbursement