Upon completion of this certificate program, students are eligible to sit for the American Medical Technologist (AMT) Certification Examination to be certified as a Registered Phlebotomist Technician (RPT). Emphasizes is on preparing the student to obtain blood specimens by skin puncture or venipuncture using proper technique on adults, children and infants. Responsibilities of a phlebotomist include collecting fluid or tissue samples, drawing blood using different collection techniques, communication with patients to explain procedures, and conducting standard laboratory test. Topics of study include ethics, infection control, communication, basic anatomy and physiology and medical terminology. Professional responsibilities include assembling equipment, verifying a patient's identity, recording information in a patient's medical records, sterilizing and safely handling equipment, and accurately labeling blood samples in the lab. Students in the Phlebotomy Technician program will be in contact with potential infectious blood tissues, and body fluids. Students must provide proof of current TB skin test, or a clear check X-ray, or a statement from a health care provider indicating student is free from systems of pulmonary tuberculosis. Students must also provide proof of MMR (measles, mumps, & rubella) and Hepatitis B vaccinations. AMT may deny an application if an application has any convictions involving a felony. Courses in the program and clinical sites may require additional vaccinations or other medical test. See specific course descriptions in the catalog for information or contact the advisor of this program.