RTC Phlebotomy Blog Continues on as Valuable Archive

       Although the RTC Phlebotomy Blog is no longer actively maintained, it still functions as an
        archive and valuable reference for students in the program and for those who are considering
        phlebotomy as a career.
          Clicking across the tabs at the top of the page, newcomers can find a welcoming page with a
        greeting by Simone's Avatar, a page of success stories about students that overcame a lot of
         barriers to complete the program.
          Students have access to CPR links, captioned in-service videos, lab skill practice activities
        and information about your background check and vaccinations.
        The QUIKLINX button board still contains many useful links and of course the blog itself is a
        repository of hundreds of student blood draws that can help students to learn and master the art
        of phlebotomy more quickly and efficiently.
        You can also find links to our YouTube "legacy projects," class-wide projects that were intended
        to highlight some skill or aspect of phlebotomy while allowing one class to "pay it forward" to
        an incoming class and share a phlebotomy technique or insight with new, aspiring phlebotomists.
        We hope you'll find this blog to be a useful resource, whether you are a teacher, student or
        hopeful newcomer!

__Welcome to Week Zero of the Spring 2014 Phlebotomy __Technician Program at RTC!

          Hello Everybody and Welcome to Week Zero of the           
          Spring 2014 Phlebotomy Technician Program at RTC!
          Welcome to Week Zero of Phlebotomy! where we gear up for our phlebotomy
          class!
          On behalf of Simone and myself, I'd like to extend a warm welcome to all of our incoming students!

This is our Main Textbook

We will be using  Phlebotomy Essentials (5th Edition) by  Ruth E. McCall and Cathee M. Tankersley  (Available at the RTC Bookstore) You will also need to purchase these two texts: First Aid, CPR and AED Standard BLS for Healthcare Providers Student Manual       You will need these for CPR and 1st Aid While you're at the RTC Bookstore don't forget to pick up your scrubs. You'll need to get a red top and bottom and a white lab coat (or red smock). We usually get into the lab during the first week, so you'll want to get your scrubs soon!

We will be covering a lot of ground during this class and you might want to consider buying some flashcards (3x5 cards cut in half work nicely) because we’ll be memorizing a lot of new information every day! 

      Please click around our site and make yourselves at home. 

Also, be sure to check out our  

I-BEST Phlebotomy Blogs where you can learn about Cloud Computing, RTC Student e-Mail, Canvas (where your Grades and Assignments are stored) and Diversity at RTC plus have online access to the Phlebotomy Program course content. 

        

Fall 2013 Legacy Project Complete -- World Premiere Today!

     We don't always manage to complete a "legacy" project each term...    
     Sometimes we just get too busy and we don't have the resources... This term, however, with a great group that really pulled together, we were able to complete an unprecedented TWO PROJECTS! The first one (our "Caroling Project") was published a couple of weeks ago. 
     The latest one, which has some educational value, was published today and is intended to help incoming students master the ETS Order of Draw more easily, using music, mnemonics (Order of Draw Nails and, for the first time ever, Order of Draw Henna!) and other types of cues to help students retain the somewhat arbitrary order of draw.
     Special thanks to everyone who participated in the video production. 
Starting with    Simone, who fueled the day with a surprise breakfast, 
                          Our enthusiastic "guy students," who boldly stepped up to the 
                          plate (some wearing PPEs!) in the spirit of learning and 
                          solidarity, 
                          A barista, who had a cameo appearance fixing hot chocolate,
                          A nail "fashionista" who thrilled many students with her 
                          incredible "swirling" technique, and 
                          A henna artist who came out of nowhere to surprise and delight 
                          the class with a new mnemonic for learning Order of Draw!
                          A class of enthusiastic learners whose "can-do" attitude and 
                          perseverance carried them through the program. 
     On behalf of Simone and myself, I would like to thank everyone for all of the efforts you made in the face of a challenging quarter! 

     Next stop, Clinicals and then, 
THE WORLD!  

Go get 'em phlebotomists!