ASU Mid-South | West Memphis, Arkansas

Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy Students With a Patient

THE PROGRAM

The Phlebotomy Program teaches students the hands-on skills of drawing blood, preparing specimens for
transport and handling other important lab specimens. Successful completion of the program should prepare
students to pass the national certification examination. Phlebotomy technicians work in hospitals, clinics, and
doctor’s offices.

A Phlebotomist is a key member of the medical community and their job duties typically involve:

  • Drawing patient blood samples and applying pressure after blood has been drawn
  • Using office database to update patient records
  • Properly cleaning and sterilizing equipment used in procedure
  • Sending blood and/or urine samples to a lab for testing
  • Explaining process and procedures to patients
  • Phlebotomists may also be responsible for taking blood pressure, pulse and respiration readings*

*  https://www.nationalphlebotomy.org/Certified_Phlebotomist

For more information about the Phlebotomy program, or how to register:

Admissions Office

870.733.6728
admissions@asumidsouth.edu

Or Contact

Sheena Bass, LPN, CPI, CEI
Allied Health Instructor/Phlebotomy Director
(870) 733-6034
smbass@asumidsouth.edu

MeLissa Halford
Perkins CTE Career Guidance
and Success Navigator
(870) 733-6759
mjhalford@asumidsouth.edu

 

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Program Outcomes

Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy Technician
12 Credit Hours
The Certificate of Proficiency for Phlebotomy Technician provides students with academic and practical skills using the current National Center for Competency Testing Standards. The purpose of the Phlebotomy Technician program is to prepare students to provide laboratory and ancillary support to patients in hospitals, long-term care facilities, medical labs and clinic setting.

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Jeremy Reece
Title IX Coordinator
Arkansas State University Mid-South
2000 West Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
Phone: 870.733.6786
Email: jreece@asumidsouth.edu		 Stephanie Krehl
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Arkansas State University Mid-South
2000 West Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
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