This is a FastForward Program: FastForward programs are short-term training courses for industry credentials in high-demand jobs. Funding may be available to offset the tuition cost for individuals who meet eligibility requirements. Funding is limited and therefore distributed on a first-come, first-come basis.
To apply for funding for this class, enroll in the class for the FastForward Funding Application, answer all of the questions, and select Add to Cart to submit your application. After you submit this form, you will receive an email with a secure document upload link and list of required documents. Email sbayker@pvcc.edu when all required documents have been uploaded.
WCG Grant: Eligible Virginia residents may pay only one-third (1/3) of the full tuition cost. To qualify, you must meet the Virginia domicile requirements. Virginia "domicile" means you have lived in Virginia and intended to stay here indefinitely for at least one year before the date of application.
G3/FANTIC Initiative: The G3 and FANTIC programs makes it possible for Virginians with low or modest income to pursue jobs in high-demand fields. Funding covers an additional 1/3 of the course tuition.
Construction Project Management Program Pricing:
- Regular/Full Price: $2334
- FastForward Price: $778
- FastForward plus G3 Price: $0
Class Description
This program prepares students to work in a medical office, clinic or hospital lab and collect blood specimens from patients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Topics include anatomy and physiology of the circulatory and lymphatic systems, infection control, blood collection procedures, puncture methods, specimen handling, professional workplace behavior, ethics and the legal aspects of health care. Students will gain hands-on experience in all aspects of blood collection. Students must successfully complete thirty (30) venipunctures and ten (10) capillary sticks at an offsite clinical externship experience to demonstrate skill competency. Upon successful completion of this program, students are eligible to sit for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) credential exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). See program website for admissions requirements and additional information: https://www.pvcc.edu/programs.
Note: Prospective students without healthcare experience are encouraged to complete an online medical terminology course or self-paced workbook prior to course.
Course Contact Hours: 80
Clinical Externship Hours: 8-16 hours
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