Microcredential in
Phlebotomy and ECG/EKG Technician
This course is eligible for financial aid for qualified students.
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY 14203
Face to Face
Delivery
1 Semester
Estimated time to complete
14 Credits
Credit-bearing
$2,475.00
Estimated cost*
What you'll learn
Elevate your career opportunities in the healthcare field with the Phlebotomy and ECG/EKG Technician microcredential! Through a combination of lecture and hands-on clinical practice, this microcredential provides you with essential skill in venipuncture, specimen collection, laboratory safety, biohazardous waste disposal, and medical sharps handling, and electrocardiography (ECG) testing. You will understand relevant regulations, standards, quality assurance, and liability risk management. Gain hands-on experience with at least 45 clinical rotation hours, demonstrating expertise in phlebotomy and electrocardiography techniques. Successful completion allows you to sit for the Phlebotomy Technician certification (CPT) exam sponsored by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP) and the Nationally Registered Certified EKG Technician (NRC-EKG) certification. This microcredential and related certifications help you to stand apart from the competition when applying for technician positions in a broad range of healthcare settings.
A face to face microcredential from Erie Community College (14 credits). Registration is completed with Erie Community College. Eligible for financial aid.
Prerequisites: High school diploma or equivalent
Who can enroll
Ages 18 and up.
Upcoming sections
Section 1:
Full
What you can earn
Phlebotomy and ECG/EKG Technician Microcredential (Digital Badge)
Prepares for an industry certification exam (Industry-Recognized Credential)
Skills covered
Phlebotomy
Venipuncture
Biological Hazards
Biological Systems
Bloodborne Pathogens
Electrocardiography
Cardiac Rhythm
Circulatory System
Dysrhythmia
Infection Control
Laboratory Safety
Laboratory Testing
Medical Terminology
Quality Assurance
Risk Management
Sharps Disposal
CPT Coding
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Compliance
Funding opportunities
You may be able to pay for this course with the funding below. Each program decides who qualifies.
SUNY Reimagine Workforce Scholarship (Scholarship)
Partial scholarships for first-time SUNY non-credit learners.
Who qualifies: New York residents taking their first SUNY non-credit course.
* Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final costs.