The Certified Nursing Assistant & Phlebotomy Technician program is 180 -clock hours hybrid course. This stackable program provides students with the essential knowledge and practical skills required to excel in both nursing assistant and phlebotomy roles. Students will first gain foundational training in long-term care and personal care techniques, including infection control, communication, and resident rights. The second component of the program focuses on specialized training in phlebotomy, including safe blood collection procedures, infection prevention, and patient interaction. Upon successful completion, students will be prepared to work in various healthcare settings, including long-term care facilities, hospitals, clinics, and laboratories.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) & Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Upon successful completion of the stackable Nursing Assistant & Phlebotomy Technician program, students will be able to:
Week 1: Introduction to Long-Term Care and CNA Basics
Total Hours: 18
• Classroom:
o Overview of long-term care settings and CNA roles
o Communication skills and infection control basics
o Understanding residents’ rights and safety protocols
• Practice:
o Basic infection control, PPE, and documentation
o Safety procedures in patient care
Week 2: Resident Care and Personal Hygiene
Total Hours: 18
• Classroom:
o Psychosocial needs of elderly residents
o Nutrition, hydration, and hygiene care
o Toileting and incontinence management
• Practice:
o Feeding and toileting techniques
o Positioning patients for comfort and safety techniques
Week 3: Monitoring and Specialized Care
Total Hours: 18
• Classroom:
o Measuring vital signs (temperature, pulse, blood pressure)
o Specialized care for cardiovascular and musculoskeletal conditionso Restorative care techniques for mobility
• Practice:
o Taking and documenting vital signs
o Assisting with range-of-motion exercises and mobility support
Week 4: Specialized Care and End-of-Life Care
Total Hours: 18
• Classroom:
o Caring for residents with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, respiratory disorders
o End-of-life care principles and providing comfort
• Practice:
o Providing comfort care for dying patients
o Managing physical and emotional needs at end of life
Week 5: Job Search, Home Care, and Clinical Placement
Total Hours: 18
• Classroom:
o Job search skills (resumes, interview prep)
o Basics of home care, safety, and mobility assistance
o Preparing for clinical placements
• Practice:
o Mock interviews and job search techniques
o Clinical placement in order to achieve 40 hours of hands-on experience
Total for CNA: 90 Hours
• Classroom: 50 hours
• Hands-On Practice: 40 hours
Week 1: Introduction to Phlebotomy and Infection Control
Total Hours: 30
• Classroom:
o Overview of phlebotomy as a profession
o Infection control standards and safety protocols
o Anatomy of veins and circulatory system
• Practice:
o Proper handling of phlebotomy equipment
o Basic blood collection techniques and infection control
o Using gloves, needles, and other tools safely
Week 2: Phlebotomy Techniques and Special Procedures
Total Hours: 30
• Classroom:
o Venipuncture and capillary collection techniques
o Special blood collection (blood cultures, timed specimens)
o Patient care and comfort during procedures
Week 3: Complications, Pediatric Phlebotomy, and Certification Prep
Total Hours: 30
• Classroom:
o Managing complications (hematoma, fainting, arterial puncture)
o Pediatric and infant blood collection techniques
o Legal and ethical responsibilities in phlebotomy (HIPAA, consent)• Practice:
o Handling patient reactions to blood draws
o Pediatric phlebotomy practice
o Final review and exam preparation for certification
Total for Phlebotomy: 90 Hours
• Classroom: 90 hours
• Total Duration: 8 Weeks
• Total Hours: 180 Hours
o CNA: 90 hours (5 weeks)
o Phlebotomy: 90 hours (3 weeks)
