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.

1. Introduction to the Laboratory
2. Basic Anatomy and Physiology
3. Equipment
4. Identification and Labeling
5. Venipuncture and Vacutainer
6. Venipuncture and Butterfly
7. Venipuncture with Syringe
8. Microsampling
9. Blood Culture Collection
10. Point of Care Testing
11. Specimen Integrity / Processing
12. Complications
13. Safety
14. Quality
15. Professionalism
16. Topics in Phlebotomy Education
17. Practicum