Are you interested in a health care career? Do you have that stick-with-it mentality? Workforce Solutions at Northeast State offers a class in phlebotomy beginning on September 1 at the College’s Kingsport campus.
Phlebotomists specialize in drawing blood and work in hospitals, clinics, medical offices, laboratories, and public health facilities The course meets on-ground labs at the Regional Center for Health Professions, 300 W. Main Street, on the Northeast State at Kingsport campus and has a clinical component at assigned health care facilities to complete the stick requirement. This 10-week class gives students the technical knowledge required to assist them in passing the National Healthcare Association (NHA) certification examination, which is included in the course.
Class Dates: Thursdays, September 1 – November 3
Course Hours: 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Location: Regional Center for Health Professions, 300 W. Main St.
Fees: $775 (includes the NHA Certification Exam)
The course benefits individuals interested in pursuing a career in the medical field, prospective patient care technicians, current nurses, or other health care professionals. Phlebotomists play critical roles as members of a medical team. The training includes theory and hands-on instruction during the class. This course includes labs in a hospital setting. Attendance to all classes and clinical assignments is mandatory.
For more information and to register for this class, contact Workforce Solutions at 423.354.5520 or dmingraham@northeaststate.edu.
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