A Phlebotomy Technician collects blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. You will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods. National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Healthcareer Association Phlebotomy Technician Exam and the National Workforce Career Association Phlebotomy Technician Exam. Exam fee not included in tuition. Clinical Externship: As part of this program, you will be eligible to participate in a 40 hour clinical externship.

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Refresh/rebuild your skills so that you can adventure safely in all of the beautiful places this world has to offer. Whether you head away from resources and 911 systems for work or for play, you will learn how to deal with injuries, illness and environmental issues along the way. Face Any Challenge. Anywhere. Please note: You will need to do 5-20 hours of pre-course work online prior to the face to face course.

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Hybrid WFR (30 plus hours of e-learning and 5 days in person) Students successfully completing the course will receive a Wilderness First Responder certification and certification of CPR. Certifications are valid for three years.This course includes an e-learning module and an in-person module. The e-learning module requires 30-plus hours of online, computer-based learning that must be completed prior to participating in 40-plus hours of in-person learning over the course of 5 days. Hybrid WFR is suited for those new to wilderness medicine as well as those with some previous medical experience. Online learning modules are designed with multiple learning preferences in mind. Interactive videos, readings, self-practice assignments, quizzes, and case studies prepare students to apply the curriculum during in-person drills and scenarios. Students must register four to two weeks before the in-person course date to receive access to and adequately complete the required online course work. Students are encouraged to register and begin online course work in advance of the required deadlines. All students must complete the online learning module in order to attend the in-person sessions. Content: The general principles of wilderness and rescue medicine with an emphasis on the prevention and identification of medical emergencies, appropriate technology, and risk management. Patient assessment and emergency care including CPR, basic life support, and the emergency treatment of anaphylaxis and asthma. Environmental medicine including altitude illness, hypothermia and heat illness, frostbite and cold injury, lightning, submersion, and environmental toxins. Backcountry medicine including the assessment and treatment of common medical problems. Musculoskeletal problems including unstable and stable injuries, overuse syndromes, and dislocations. Wound management including open fractures, lacerations, burns and blisters. Practical skills including splinting, bandaging, litter packaging and medical kit preparation. WMA wilderness protocols including wound cleaning and exploration, spine injury assessment, dislocation reduction, CPR in the remote setting, and anaphylaxis and asthma.

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