Let’s give a huge shout-out to one of our students @Saika Rodney who officially passed her phlebotomy certification exam! This didn’t happen by luck. It happened because she: - Stayed consistent - Showed up for the lessons - Used the study tools - Took her preparation seriously This is proof that the process works when you work the process. I’m so proud of you and excited for what’s next in your journey. To everyone else in the community: let this be your reminder that your turn is coming. Keep going. Stay focused. Ask questions. Mark those lessons as done. We celebrate every win here. 💜If you’ve passed recently, drop it in the comments so we can celebrate you too! — Cherell

I am looking forward to our Mid Week Check In. This is the perfect time to come meet me, ask questions and get what you need. See you at 7 pm.

Hey guys, I pray you all are doing well. I wanting to let you all know ahead of time that Saturdays Module review has been moved to Sunday at 7 PM. I am in and assisting with filming a movie. We had to do some rescheduling due to actors availability. I hope you guys understand and I will do my best not to make this a habit. If you have questions or would like to schedule a one on one with me please inbox me or see the class room on how to schedule a one-on one. Have a blessed week

Good morning. I hope you all are doing great. We are in module 4 but I know some of you have expressed you are a little behind. So we will go over and discuss whatever you need in any module. See you at 7.

1. A phlebotomist walks into a room and the patient is asleep. What should the phlebotomist do first? A. Tap the patient’s arm to find a vein B. Wake the patient gently and confirm identity C. Begin setting up supplies quietly D. Ask the family member to identify the patient 2. Which tube should be drawn first for venipuncture using the standard order of draw? A. Green B. Light Blue C. Lavender D. SST (Gold/Tiger Top) 3. A patient begins to feel faint during a draw. What is the FIRST action? A. Finish the draw as quickly as possible B. Stop the draw and lower the patient’s head C. Offer the patient water D. Call security 4. What is the purpose of the additive in a lavender tube? A. To clot the blood B. To prevent clotting using EDTA C. To separate serum D. To check glucose only 5. Which of the following is a sign that a tourniquet has been left on too long? A. Hemolysis B. Hemoconcentration C. Jaundice D. Syncope Write your answers below!