ProgramCIP 51.1009

Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist

A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians and other health care professionals, to draw blood samples from patients using a variety of intrusive procedures. Includes instruction in basic vascular anatomy and physiology, blood physiology, skin puncture techniques, venipuncture, venous specimen collection and handling, safety and sanitation procedures, and applicable standards and regulations.

Definition from U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics (CIP 2020).