PHLEBOTOMY / EKG TECHNICIAN

Definition:
Phlebotomy and EKG technicians can work in a variety of health care facilities in the community, including hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices and nursing homes. National Certification for EKG & Phlebotomy areas is not required at present. Students wishing to obtain national certification and employment experience will need to complete additional hours for clinical.

Description:
The Phlebotomy Technician course is designed to provide instruction and classroom laboratory experience in routine phlebotomy practices to prepare competent individuals to work in hospitals, doctor’s offices, clinics, and a variety of other blood collection facilities. The student will have classroom lab practice. Students who desire to participate in a hospital clinical can register through Continuing Education. Call 301-784-5503.

EKG Technicians perform 12 lead EKG's, place Holter Monitors, and identify basic cardiac arrhythmias. This course will include instruction on: cardiovascular anatomy and physiology; electrophysiology; terminology; pharmacology; electrocardiography (EKG testing) and basic interpretation; and Holter monitoring.

These classes are also available through Continuing Education for those people not wanting to complete the entire certificate program.

U.S. Department of Labor Statistics for Phlebotomy Technician
U.S. Department of Labor Statistics for EKG Technician

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Information for students desiring to take these classes through Continuing Education can be obtained by contacting:

Jim Nichols
jnichols@allegany.edu
301-784-5503

PROGRAM CONTACT

Diana Folk - Program Coordinator
dfolk@allegany.edu
301-784-5527

Cheryl Gilton - Program Director
cgilton@allegany.edu
301-784-5527

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