PHLEBOTOMY PROGRAM

ORIENTATIONSpring 2021

Kristie Fuller, MA, NCC, PBT (ASCP)

This orientation is required for admission to the Phlebotomy Program-updated 09/28/2020 for an online audience-

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Kristie Fuller: Introduction

◦ Full time phlebotomist / trainer @ PMC 2006-2010

◦ ASCP Certified PBT(ASCP) @ 2007

◦ Phlebotomy adjunct instructor @ EFSC 2009-2010

◦ Full time program manager & instructor @ EFSC 2010 – present

Educational Background

◦ AA @ BCC sometime before 2007 ☺

◦ BA (Liberal Studies: Art, Mass Communication, Behavioral Sciences) @ UCF 2007

◦ MA (General Psychology) @ APUS 2014

◦ MA (CMH Counseling) @ Wake Forest University 2018

Other Certifications

◦ Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) @NBCC 2019

◦ Registered Mental Health Counselor @ 2019

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PART ONE

Introduction to Phlebotomy

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WHAT IS IT LIKE TO BE A PHLEBOTOMIST?

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This video can be viewed at the following link. Please stop watching at 5:15:https://youtu.be/ciU3pFb2WKo

Purpose of Phlebotomy

◦ To obtain blood for diagnostic purposes

◦ To remove blood for transfusions

◦ This occurs at Donor Centers aka “The Big Red Bus”

◦ Remove blood for therapeutic purposes

Blood is collected in one of three ways:

◦ Venipuncture

◦ From a vein, this is the most common

◦ Capillary Puncture / Dermal Puncture

◦ Aka “finger / heel stick”

◦ Arterial Puncture

◦ From an artery

◦ Not generally performed by phlebotomists

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Purpose of Phlebotomy: Diagnostic ◦ Diagnose illness

◦ Or rule out illness

◦ Monitor health status

◦ Monitor drug therapy / response

◦ Normal health maintenance

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Purpose of Phlebotomy: Transfusion◦ Donated at donation center

◦ The Big Red Bus

◦ To be given to patients who need a transfusion

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Purpose of Phlebotomy: Therapeutic

◦ Removal of blood as a treatment for various disorders:

◦ Polycythemia

◦ Hemochromatosis

◦ Procedure almost identical to donor phlebotomy

◦ Often performed at donation centers

◦ Requires doctor order

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What do phlebotomists

do?

In addition to drawing blood, phlebotomist

also:

◦ Prepare patients for collection procedures

◦ Collect specimens for testing

◦ Prepare / transport / store / process

specimens maintaining stability

◦ Maintain confidentiality

◦ Perform quality control checks

◦ POCT

◦ Maintain safe work environment

◦ Comply with procedures & policies

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PART TWO

Phlebotomy Educational Program

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The Phlebotomy

Program: education

16 weeks (1 semester) + Three classes:

◦ Mini semester 1 (6 weeks)

◦ MLT 0047 Phlebotomy (aka “lecture”)

◦ MLTL 0047 Phlebotomy Laboratory (aka “lab”)

◦ Mini semester 2 (10 weeks)

◦ MLTL 0048 Phlebotomy Clinical Rotation (aka “clinicals”)

Includes 4 hour HIV/AIDS instruction & 6 hour AHA CPR training

165 total clock hours

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The Phlebotomy

Program: “lecture”

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• Mini semester 1 (6 weeks)

• Face to face (f2f) with online component

• 15 clock hours

• Non-traditional lecture course

• Flipped classroom

• Cover entire book in 6 weeks

• Learn the theory or the “why” behind lab procedures

MLT 0047 Phlebotomy

The Phlebotomy Program: “lab”

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• Mini semester 1 (6 weeks)

• Face to face (f2f) with online component

• 50 clock hours

• Practice phlebotomy procedures

• Draw blood on classmates

MLTL 0047 Phlebotomy Laboratory

The Phlebotomy

Program: “clinicals”

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• Mini semester 2 (10 weeks)

• Completed off-site at local facilities

• 100 clock hours

• Non-traditional lecture

• Actually completed in 3-4 weeks

• Passing MLT 0047 & MLTL 0048 required

MLTL 0048 Phlebotomy Clinical Rotation

Requirements for learning

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All students must have:

◦ Access to a computer

◦ Access to the internet

So they can

◦ Access & use Canvas LMS

◦ Access & use Titan Email

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Safety is everyone’s first concern!◦ Students will be handling needles and sharps

◦ Always take it slow and be safe

◦ Above all always listen to your instructor.

◦ Every experience is a learning opportunity for the individual and for the class

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Phlebotomy Topics

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Infection ControlIsolation procedures

PPE

Biohazardous waste / Sharps

Anatomy & Physiology

Veins / Arteries

Blood components

Cardiovascular system + body systems

Quality Assurance (QA)

Legal Issues (& how to avoid them)

Specimen handling & processing

PART THREE

Program Schedule: Spring 2021

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Phlebotomy: Basic Schedule

First Six Weeks : Jan 11 – Feb 20, 2021

(mini semester 1)

MLT 0047 Phlebotomy

◦ Monday 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm

◦ Wednesday 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

MLTL 0047 Phlebotomy Laboratory

◦ Monday 7:30 pm – 10:00 pm

◦ Tuesday 6:00 pm – 8:15 pm

◦ Wednesday 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

◦ Thursday 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

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Phlebotomy: Clinical

Schedule

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Second Ten Weeks : Feb 22 – May 7, 2021(mini semester 2)

Times vary by clinical site

Schedule will say Mon-Fri 0700-0900

This is a placeholder and not accurate

Students complete 100 hours

3-4 weeks on site

No other f2f component / requirement

CLINICAL SCHEDULE BREAKDOWN

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Sample Clinical Schedule

◦ From Fall 2019 as a sample:

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Clinical Sites

Primary Sites:

◦ Health First (HF)◦ Cape Canaveral (CCH), Viera (VH), Palm Bay Hospital (PBH), Holmes Regional Medical

Center (HRMC)

◦ Rockledge Regional Medical Center (RRMC)

◦ Parrish Medical Center (PMC)◦ For students living in the PSJ-Titusville area only

Secondary Sites

• PAFB (this site has additional requirements for admittance)

• BioTest Plasma Donation Centers (Limited space, 2nd rotation only)

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PART FOUR

Applying to / Acceptance into the Phlebotomy Program @ EFSC

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Timeline: All due by Nov 1

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Complete Admission process for EFSC

Obtain B# & Titan email addressStep One

Complete OrientationStep Two

Submit online Health Sciences Application for Phlebotomy

Everyone will apply for “Spring Cocoa Phlebotomy” even if you want Palm BayStep Three

Pay the application feeStep Four

Submit the written interviewStep Five

Phlebotomy Program Application ◦ Phlebotomy application

can be found from the

EFSC Phlebotomy

Program website

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Written Interview◦ Ten questions

◦ Each question is worth

a possible 3 points

◦ Total interview = 30 points

◦ Top scores are selected

for entry

◦ From applicants who have completed all 5 steps by Nov 1

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Acceptance to the Program

◦ Acceptance packets are Emailed ~ 1 week after deadline◦ Titan email only

◦ All students accepted into the program will have their EFSC Major changed to phlebotomy◦ See a health science advisor ASAP if you do NOT want your

major changed

◦ If you are taking other courses / graduating from another program

◦ Once you are accepted, you will receive further instructions◦ Failure to complete acceptance requirements will result in losing

your spot!

◦ READ EVERYTHING

◦ Everything in this presentation will be in your packet!

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Uniform Requirements

◦ Polo Shirt

◦ Red or White purchased separately

◦ Embroidered with EFSC Phlebotomy Program Logo

◦ 2 locations to choose from

◦ Scrub Pants

◦ Red, White, or Black

◦ Must be hemmed

◦ Cannot touch the floor

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◦ Shoes

◦ Closed toe

◦ No fabric, holes

◦ Slip resistant is recommended, but not required

◦ Gloves

◦ No latex

◦ Any color

Uniform + Grooming Requirements

◦ Uniforms are worn to ALL labs & Clinicals

◦ Uniforms NOT required for lecture

◦ EFSC Health Sciences Badge will be

required at all times when on EFSC

Phlebotomy Program activities (class,

lecture, other)

◦ Badges distributed after semester starts

◦ Long hair must be secured in lab or

clinical (if it can go back, it needs to)

◦ No long dangly earrings / jewelry

◦ No fake nails

◦ Real nails must be less than ¼ inch long

◦ Tattoos & Piercings:

◦ No rules from school / class

◦ Clinical sites may require coverings

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Financial Aid Considerations

This program is NOT covered by FAFSA

◦ FAFSA requires min 350 hours / semester

◦ Phlebotomy = 165

◦ Scholarships

◦ An email will be sent to all eligible applicants with instructions for phlebotomy specific scholarships

◦ Check your TITAN email regularly!

◦ All costs are out-of-pocket

◦ Vocation Rehab and GI Bill will cover

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ESTIMATED EXPENSES

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Castle Branch

◦ Students will sign up $120-130

◦ Do NOT sign up until you receive an acceptance packet from EFSC

◦ You will receive a special package code

◦ CB manages:

◦ Level II Background Check

◦ Fingerprint

◦ Residence History

◦ Nationwide Sexual Offenders Registry Search

◦ Florida Statewide Criminal Records Search

◦ Drug Screening

◦ Form emailed to you

◦ Immunization Record Management

◦ You upload documents

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Immunizations

◦ All students must show evidence of immunity or provide medical exemption

◦ Evidence:

◦ Medical Records of receiving vaccines / Immunization Records

◦ Medical Records of Positive Titers (blood tests) for ALL components

◦ History of disease is NOT accepted

◦ Required Immunization Records:

◦ Tdap (TD is NOT accepted) within 10 years

◦ MMR (2 shot series)

◦ Varicella (2 shot series)

◦ Hepatitis B (3 shot series)

◦ Flu shot (current flu season)

◦ PPD Skin Test for TB (or x-rays, or quantiferon blood test)

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Extra requirements

for PAFB

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◦ For students that want to complete

their rotation at PAFB, there are

additional immunization requirements

◦ This is NOT required by all students,

but provided as a courtesy for

students who want to go here for

clinicals

◦ PAFB Requires (in addition to previous

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◦ Hep B titer test (after 3rd shot)

◦ Varicella titer

◦ HIV Screening test

Where to get Immunizations / Titer tests?

◦ Immunizations: Brevard County Health Department or your physician’s office

◦ Melbourne 321-726-2949; Viera 321-639-5800; Titusville 321-383-2733

◦ No appointments, $13-20 office fee charged each time

◦ Prices as of 2017:

◦ Tdap $56

◦ MMR $79

◦ Varicella $119 each (2 shots are required)

◦ Hep B $59 each (3 shots are required)

◦ TB $15 (not given on Thursday, the test needs to read after 48 hours, no office visit fee the 2nd visit)

◦ Flu $25

◦ Titer Tests

◦ Wuesthoff Labs @ Suntree, Viera, Merritt Island & Port St. John offer student discounts and most titers for ~$35

◦ Any Lab Test Now @ Merritt Island, Orlando

◦ Ask your doctor for a lab order, have insurance pay

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Acceptance Deadline: January 4, 2021

All submissions must be by EMAIL from your Titan address. Submissions from your private email will not be

accepted.

◦ Sign & Return Acceptance Reply Packet

◦ Sign & Return Registration Form

◦ Castle Branch Requirements completed

◦ Tuition & Fees paid to EFSC by Tuition Deadline

◦ Remember, you can’t pay tuition if you don’t turn in your registration form!!

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Keep in mind: The college is closed Dec 18, 2020 – January 3, 2021

Holidays will slow down CBPlan accordingly!

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Registering for Classes

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◦ You will return your Registration form to me via email

◦ If you are registering for classes outside of the phlebotomy program

you must see a HEALTH SCIENCE advisor

◦ You will not be registered for classes if you have HOLDS on your

account

◦ Contact the advising office

◦ We will not contact you

◦ Holds may include: failure to meet EFSC admission requirements such as the new student orientation, fees owed to EFSC such as parking tickets, testing requirements (these can be waived for phlebotomy students)

A quick note about PDF forms

The Written Interview & Your packet will be a writable PDF

◦ In order to SAVE the data you type into these forms, you must follow these instructions

◦ Please note: Chromebooks do not play well with PDF’s.

1. Download/save the file to your computer

2. Open the file in Adobe Reader (or another PDF viewer)

3. If the file opens in a browser, it WILL NOT WORK.

4. Complete the form, then go to FILE>SAVE AS and rename the file to include your LAST name.

◦ Failure to do this will result in delays and I may not give you credit for your submission

◦ Following instructions is a requirement for admission/acceptance to the program

5. Be sure you use the last name on file with EFSC

6. Submit as an attachment via your Titan email (do not share the file from a cloud drive)

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Industry Certification

◦ After completing this program, you are eligible for national certification

◦ www.nhanow.com

◦ www.ascp.org

◦ www.amt.org

◦ www.aspt.org

◦ Certification/licensure is NOT required in the state of FLORIDA to work as a phlebotomist.

◦ You will receive a “certificate of completion” from EFSC

◦ this is not the same as becoming certified

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Accessing MyEFSC & Student Email

Once you are a student with EFSC, you will get access & a B#◦ Tutorials available online: http://www.easternflorida.edu/admissions/registrars-

office/tutorials.cfm

1. Go to www.easternflorida.edu2. In the top right corner, there is a green box that says “EFSC Logins”. 3. Hover your mouse over that and in the drop-down, you will see “myEFSC”. Click that.4. Using your B# as your login, and your pin (1st pin is your birthday MMDDYY), log in5. On the left side of the screen you will see some boxes with the things you have access to.

Canvas will be one (we will have homework there) and “Student Email” will be another

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Contacting Me

◦ Reach out to me if you have questions, or encounter any challenges at any point in this process

◦ Keeping me in the loop ensures your place in the program

◦ Deadlines matter!

◦ Email is the BEST way to reach me.

◦ Fullerk@easternflorida.edu

◦ I will not be in my office at any point before classes starting so calling my office phone is not recommended!

◦ I am off from Dec 18, 2020 – Jan 3, 2021. I will still answer emails, but not as often. Plan accordingly

◦ You have access to Titan email once you receive a B#.

◦ If you have lost your password or cannot access your email or MyEFSC, call IT at 321-433-7600 to have it reset.

◦ You will need your B#.

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