Phlebotomy Technician

***READ COURSE DESCRIPTION*** The Phlebotomist or Phlebotomy Technician is a vital member of the clinical laboratory team, whose main function is to obtain patient's blood specimens by venipuncture and micro-collection to produce quality results.  This program is designed to familiarize the student, through didactic and clinical instruction, skillful and safe training in venipuncture.  Didactic lectures cover the theory, anatomy and terminology pertaining to the cardiovascular system.  Practical instruction provides hands-on training in venipuncture technique verified through a skills check-off system which includes performing live blood draws and working with a training arm.  Upon successful completion of this 80 hour/10-week course training and venipuncture log, the student will receive a course certificate of completion from Virginia Peninsula and be prepared to take the NHA-National Healthcareer Association, Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam.  Upon successful completion of externship, the student can receive a Professional Certificate for the Phlebotomy Technician program, must apply in office.  Participants must be at least 18 years old and have earned a high school diploma or its equivalent.  Expect to purchase white scrubs to wear for the course.  Closed toe tennis shoes with hard leather top at the toes for your safety are required due to needles practical in course.  Required textbook, NHA-CPT exam study guide, and one NHA-CPT exam voucher are included in tuition. Must register & complete mandatory In Person Workforce Healthcare Information Session.

See ONLINE enrollment steps below.

STEP 1: CREATE STUDENT ACCOUNT (or Sign-in)
- Go to VPCC.augusoft.net

STEP 2: REGISTER FOR ONLINE "Workforce Healthcare Orientation"

STEP 3: SETUP YOUR MyVPCC ACCOUNT (or Sign-in)
- Go to VPCC.edu
- Click on Current Students
- Click on Sign in to MyVPCC
- Click Forgot Username
- Complete the password reset
- Sign-in MyVPCC using your username and password
- Select your information session or class
*Technical issues? Contact HelpDesk at 757-825-2709 or email helpdesk@VPCC.edu
*Questions? Contact Workforce Student Services at 757-825-4070 or email WFDinq@VPCC.edu

STEP 4: COMPLETE ADMISSION PROCESS
- Must sign into MyVPCC "In Person Workforce Healthcare Information Session." in order to be eligible to enroll in program
- Appropriate placement/assessment may be required
- Deadline to apply

STEP 5: ADVISOR APPOINTMENT
- Instructions will be provided In Person Workforce Healthcare Information Session.

STEP 6: REGISTER & PAY TUITION
- Cancel/refund policy
- Enrollment receipt

STEP 7: TEXTBOOK