07062012 Basic Blood Draw, Final Run-Through

Here is a video of the last time that Simone went through the blood draw procedure before you guys did your first-ever blood draws!

07062012 Which goes first, the tourniquet or the alcohol?

In this video, Simone explains the thinking (rationale) behind the order used for tying the tourniquet and applying alcohol (using concentric circles!).

07062012 Basic Blood Draw with Commentary (More Detail)

Here are a few videos that show the class leading Simone through the steps of a basic blood draw, while Simone adds more detail and rationale for certain procedures.

07062012 Basic Blood Draw

Here are a couple of videos you can watch of Simone performing the steps of a basic blood draw.
(Great for review!)

RTC Phlebotomy Now has a Facebook!

Hello Everybody! We now have a facebook page, where I think we can contact each other more easily and form study groups, etc. Here is our page: http://facebook.com/RTCPhlebotomy I sent out invitations to everyone to join facebook. Due to privacy and other settings not everyone was sent the same invitation. Please visit our facebook page and friend us if you are able and willing! See you in Cyberspace! John

07032012 First Aid Epi-Pens

After we learned to tie bandages, we learned how to use an epi-pen! Be sure to hold the pen against the SIDE of the thigh and count to 10 slowly.

07032012 First Aid -- Tying bandages

Today Dot and Johnny taught us how to "tie one on!" Be sure that the bandage is snug. Not so tight that circulation is blocked, but the bandage cannot slip and slide either.

CPR VIDEO 07/02

Here are some videos of the students learning CPR. They may be useful for review before tomorrow's exam or even later for review! Enjoy!

Summer School is ON!!!

Summer Term began for the Phlebotomy Students today and they jumped with both feet right into CPR and first aid! Here are some stills from today's class!

Dream Cloud Project 05112012

Ahead of RTC's 2012 OPEN DOOR FESTIVAL, the Phlebotomy students shared their opinions about what the phlebotomy program meant to them. Why they were considering phlebotomy as their career path. Some are serious, some humorous others inspiring, but you'll find all of them interesting. Maybe one of them will resonate with you..... (Hint: Double click the image here to redirect to our on-line album of stills and video to see the pictures in a larger, more legible size!)