This specialized healthcare pathway prepares students for careers in phlebotomy throughout Georgia's hospitals, laboratories, and blood banks. Students develop skills in blood collection, specimen handling, patient communication, and laboratory safety. The program emphasizes precision, safety, and patient care. Georgia's healthcare growth creates demand for phlebotomy technicians. The pathway prepares graduates for entry-level phlebotomy positions and certification eligibility.
Curriculum covers anatomy and physiology, blood collection techniques, specimen handling, safety protocols, and patient communication. Students learn venipuncture procedures and arterial puncture basics. The pathway emphasizes patient comfort and safety. Students understand infection control and bloodborne pathogen protocols. Field experiences in clinical settings develop practical phlebotomy skills. Students engage with healthcare professionals. The pathway prepares graduates for phlebotomy technician positions and national certification eligibility.
Georgia's healthcare system provides abundant phlebotomy opportunities.
Phlebotomy at a Glance
3
Courses
8
Credentials
4
Career Paths
State Standards & Framework
Georgia standards require competency in blood collection techniques, specimen handling, safety, and patient communication. Students must understand healthcare protocols.
Courses emphasize hands-on venipuncture skills and patient interaction. Certifications in phlebotomy and bloodborne pathogen safety are integrated.
Typical Course Sequence
| Course |
|---|
| Introduction to Healthcare Science |
| Essentials of Healthcare |
| Diagnostics Phlebotomy |
Industry Certifications & Credentials
Career Opportunities
Salary data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2024). Growth projections from BLS Employment Projections (2023-2033). Cost-of-living adjustment uses BEA Regional Price Parities (2023). Entry-level salaries reflect the 25th percentile; experienced salaries reflect the median.
Phlebotomy Technician
Entry LevelSalary range: $37,190 - $47,470
Certified Phlebotomist
Entry LevelSalary range: $37,190 - $47,470
Senior Phlebotomist
ExperiencedSalary range: $37,190 - $47,470
Lab Supervisor
ExperiencedSalary range: $62,400 - $160,030
Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Work-based learning with hospitals, laboratory centers, blood banks, and clinical facilities throughout Georgia.
Career & Technical Student Organization
Students in this pathway can participate in HOSA-Future Health Professionals, gaining leadership experience and competing in career-related events.
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