Micro-credential
Academic Credential
40 Hours
Program Duration
ALL YEAR
Start Date
Overview
Phlebotomists are essential team members in healthcare, working directly with patients and in labs to draw blood, handle samples, and assist with data entry. This role required strong interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, and dedication to excellence.
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Phlebotomists are increasingly in demand across hospitals, community clinics, and medical offices. Unionville College offers this course to equip students with foundational skills in phlebotomy in just 40 hours.
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Important Note:
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This Phlebotomy Workshop does not directly qualify participants for certification but serves as preparation for those with prior phlebotomy experience to potentially sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Exam. Visit https://www.mycptg.ca/cpt/ for full certification requirements.
Training Includes:
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Professional practices
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Infection control and safety
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Specimen collection and handling
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Basic specimen processing
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Steps To Become Certified Professional
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Complete and pass Unionville’s College Phlebotomy Micro-credential course.
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Review Certification Eligibility through CPTG.
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Register with the CPTG and pay the annual membership fee ($129 - first year included with tuition)
Certification Eligibility Disclaimer:
While this course provides essential phlebotomy skills, completing the course alone does not guarantee eligibility for CPT certification. Eligibility to sit for the certification exam requires a phlebotomy background. Please refer to the https://www.mycptg.ca/cpt/ to confirm requirements.
Admission Requirements
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Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with a minimum of 70% in English, Math, and Biology
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Post‑secondary certificate or diploma in Health Sciences
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Be an Internationally Educated Health Professional (IEHP) with recognized credentials (may be required to have their credentials assessed via services like WES, ICES, or ICAS)
Curriculum Overview
Phlebotomy is the act of drawing or removing blood from the circulatory system through a cut (incision) or puncture in order to obtain a sample for analysis and diagnosis. Phlebotomy is also done as part of the patient’s treatment for certain blood disorders.
Phlebotomy is when someone uses a needle to take blood from a vein, usually in your arm. Also called a blood draw or venipuncture, it’s an important tool for diagnosing many medical conditions. Usually the blood is sent to a laboratory for testing. But sometimes the blood is withdrawn as a treatment for certain medical conditions. This is called therapeutic phlebotomy. It removes extra red blood cells, unusually shaped red blood cells, or extra iron in the blood. The objective of the course is to learn the fundamentals of phlebotomy as they relate to patient care.
Learning Outcomes
The objective of the Phlebotomy Micro-credential course at Unionville College of Business, Health and Technology is to learn the fundamentals and essentials of phlebotomy as the procedure relates to patient care.
Upon successful completion of this course the student will be able to:
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Explain basic anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system.
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Define “standard precautions” related with blood collection and handling.
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Practice the use of medical terminology relating to the circulatory system.
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List methods of client and specimen identification.
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List the different colours used to code blood specimens and what they stand for.
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Demonstrate how to dispense blood into tubes following syringe collection.
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Outline post-puncture care of the client.
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List potential pre-analytical sources of specimen error.
Graduates of Unionville College’s Phlebotomy Micro-credential may find career opportunities in a variety of healthcare settings, including:
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Hospitals
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Long-term care facilities
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Community clinics
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Diagnostic labs
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Group homes
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Supportive housing and home care services
