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Phlebotomy Technician TCC
Phlebotomy Technician TCC
at Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta Catalog
The Phlebotomy Technician program trains students to become proficient in various blood-collecting techniques, effective patient interaction, and language used in the medical and clinical laboratory field. The student attains an understanding of normal body structure and function, which serves as a basis for understanding conditions of infirmity and also the basic principles of law as it relates to the health care occupation.
Furthermore, this program enables you to sit for national certification with The American Society for Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician PBT (ASCP)CM Occupational Trends: Phlebotomists are employed throughout the healthcare system including but not limited to hospitals, public health clinics, private medical offices, medical research centers, and Veterans’ facilities. The clinical practicum is in a hospital clinical laboratory, outpatient / ambulatory care setting and/or physician offices. Cert/Lic Name: American Medical Technologists (AMT) Certification Exam – Phlebotomy Technician (RPT)
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Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
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