Programs

Phlebotomy & EKG Technology
Certificate Program           
7 weeks/ 190 Clock Hours with 40 hours of Phlebotomy Clinical Externship

Phlebotomy/EKG Technician Program prepares program is designed to prepare the graduate to become skilled entry-level Phlebotomist and EKG technician and work effectively in the health care environment. The program includes well balanced on-campus space for lectures and demonstrations, on-campus (work-simulated) doctor’s exam room, phlebotomy and EKG laboratory and patient care room for mock practice patient care procedures and as well as proper storage area. The off-campus Clinical Externship module of the curriculum is structured to include supervised hands-on training (requiring competencies logs and evaluations) at clinical externship sites such us doctor’s offices hospitals, outpatient centers and clinics

Objectives and goals:

  • Teaching courses in anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, clinical procedures interpersonal skills, confidentiality, medical law and ethics, HIPPA, professional behavior, and patient interface.
  • Preparing a knowledgeable entry-level employee with technical skills and work habits necessary to perform effectively in various health-care related fields.
  • Providing clinical activities that include performing venipuncture by various methods including butterfly and syringe, dermal puncture for point of care testing, urinalysis collection and instruction of 24 hour urine collection.  Perform standard 12 lead EKG using single channel and multichannel machines, pacemaker checks, holter monitor and treadmill stress testing.

At the completion of the program, the diligent student will be:

  • Awarded a Certificate of Completion (Diploma).
  • Proficient in performing entry-level Phlebotomy and EKG tests..
  • Able to sit for the credentialing examination.
  • Able to seek an entry-level employment in facilities such as medical offices, clinics, hospitals and healthcare centers.

Employment"
Phlebotomy/EKG Technicians work directly with patients. They are employed in doctors' offices, surgery centers, clinics, blood centers and hospitals. Reference laboratories, hospitals, blood banks, and many physician offices depend on the phlebotomists to collect quality samples from the patient to produce the accurate laboratory results needed for important monitoring and diagnosis. Their educational background plus specialized focus, allows EKG Technicians to function well in their field.

Working conditions
Phlebotomy/EKG Technicians Technicians work in clean, well lit, cool and relatively quiet environments. They may well be required to stand for long periods of time, and it is vital their attention be focused on the tasks at hand. Many Technicians work a regular 40-hour week: although they may be "part-time", work nights, weekends and holidays on a rotating basis depending on their facility.

901 W. Park Ave, Cobblestone Village
Ocean Township, New Jersey, 07712
Monmouth County,  (Eatontown Area)
Phone: 732-695-1190    Fax: 732-695-1160
E-mail: admin@medicalcareerinstitute.net