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Total credits required for a Certificate of Achievement in Nursing Assistant ................................................................6 CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN*^ (10 CREDITS) Phlebotomists collect and process blood specimens using approved venipuncture and capillary puncture tech - niques. Requires a high level of professionalism when working with patients. Phlebotomists work in clinics, hospitals and physician office labs. They safely collect and process blood and body fluid specimens. High levels of professionalism and ethics are necessary when interacting with patients. Students study theory in the classroom, learn skills in campus labs, and complete clinical experiences in area health care facilities and labs. Upon successful completion of the program and one year work experience as a phlebotomist, students are eligible to take national certification exam for phlebotomy. Program Practice Requirements 1. All students must hold and maintain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by either the American Heart Association or the American Safety and Health Institute. This certification can be obtained after admission to the Program but must be completed prior to attending clinical rotations. Renewal is mandatory every 2 years. 2. Allied Health students must comply with both New Mexico law and clinical facility requirements related to immunization and testing. Note: Students should not delay completing their immunizations; some take up t