Phlebotomy theory and clinical lab classes start dates:
Registration is open for the following:
EMSS 5001 February 14 - March 14 followed by EMSS 5002 daytime clinical
EMSS 5001 April 3 - May 2 followed by EMSS 5002 daytime clinical
EMSS 5001 May 15 - June 13 followed by EMSS 5002 daytime clinical
Classes meet 4-9 p.m., Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday for five weeks. Week 6 is a daytime M-F 8 a.m.-5 p.m. clinical. Excellent attendance is required to pass the course and to secure employment.
Tuition: $605 including clinical.
Course DescriptionCourse covers duties associated with the practice of venipuncture, capillary puncture and special collection procedures. Also includes experience with quality control, infection control and safety procedures as well as laboratory computer systems. Students successfully completing this course and clinical may apply for a National Phlebotomy Registry Examination. Exam cost is $99. Students must have at the first class the textbook plus a portfolio including the following documentation: high school diploma or GED, TB test-$15, Hep B vacination series 1 and 2, measles/mumps/rubella vacination, American DataBank background check-$59 and American Heart Assn. CPR certification. |
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Steps to get started:
Click on APPLY NOW tab and complete an application onlineor in person at the Registration Center at the school.
Complete the free reading and dexterity test assessment/entrance testin Room 205 at the Emily Griffith. Reading requirement is 10.0 or higher TABE D score. No appointment necessary. Walk-in test times are Tuesday and Wednesday 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. and Monday and Thursday 8 a.m.-noon.
Register and pay for courses EMSS 5001 and EMSS 5002. A payment plan is available for a $20 fee allowing you to make two payments of $300. Both payments are due prior to the first class.
Complete background check for phlebotomy at American DataBank 303 573-1130 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 303 573-1130 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or www.healthcareEx.com for $59 and TB test available through your healthcare provider or Denver Health Center, 605 Bannock, for $15. Bring both verification documents to first class.
Purchase textbook: Phlebotomy Handbook: Blood Collection Essentials, 8th edition by Garza at University of Colorado Health Science Center (UCHSC) Bookstore, Bldg. 500, 13001 East 17th Place near Peoria & Colfax, Phone: 303 724-2665, FAX 303 724-6637. Textbook cost: approx. $60.
or Specialty Books, Phone: 800 466-1365, www.Specialty-Books.com/eg
Obtain your free school I.D. at the Student Success Center, 1261 Glenarm Pl. near 13th Street and Glenarm on the Emily Griffith Technical College campus. Hours: Monday-Thursday. 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Course receipt and government -issured photo I.D. required.
Purchase school supplies:
Daily Planner
Pencils
Black ink pens
Erasers
2-inch binder
16 binder dividers
Highlighters
Index cards
Lined paper
Uniform/scrubs, any color (required 2nd class night)
Sneakers, any color, but no open-toe shoes
No jewelry
Portfolio with documentation of background check, TB test, measles, mumps & rubella (MMR) vaccination , varicella vaccination if you never had Chickenpox, Hepatitis B #1 and #2, CPR certification and receipt of payment.
Questions?
Instructor: Marie Hooker, message phone 720 423-4905 Email address: Marie_Hooker@dpsk12.org Health Advisor: Jean Butler Email: Jean_Butler@dpsk12.org
To enroll, contact Registration: 720 423-4702.
