Sussex Tech High School institutes phlebotomy program

Sussex Technical High School is providing a dual-enrollment opportunity with the Sussex Tech Adult Ed Division to offer a phlebotomy program.

New this school year, the program is available to seniors in the health professions, dental and physical therapy/athletic healthcare programs.

The course covers accurate, up-to-date, practical information and instruction in phlebotomy procedures and techniques. Coursework begins with virtual evening classes followed by in-person laboratory work. Students will complete 10 capillary sticks and 30 live venipunctures, which covers the requirement to sit for phlebotomy technician certification.

Becoming a certified phlebotomist through the National Healthcareer Association helps students fulfill employer requirements, access better career opportunities, maximize earning potential, and enhance knowledge and skills.

“Phlebotomy is important for many reasons. Phlebotomist technicians have the most experience with finding veins. They also draw blood to determine blood type, different levels for cardiac enzymes, and are trained to do therapeutic phlebotomies and take blood for donation,” said Jennifer Ganly PCT, CAN, TidalHealth phlebotomist.

Sussex Tech is a public school that prepares Sussex County students in grades 9-12 for their future success in both higher education and workforce environments.