Students in the ECHS Health Science Phlebotomy Program are working to get their license to draw blood as phlebotomists, and they need your help. Each phlebotomy candidate must complete 30 successful venipuncture sticks to earn certification! Please help them out by volunteering.
All participants who volunteer to allow a future phlebotomist to “stick” their arm will be entered into a drawing for gift cards ranging from $50 to $250. One entry per stick! You can participate more than once.
Location: Building H at the high school, at the corner of Ave F & Ash Street.
Dates & Times:
Saturday, April 11: 9:00 - 11:30 and 1:00 - 3:30
Tuesday, April 14: 4:00 - 6:30
Monday, April 20: 4:00 - 6:30
Wednesday, April 22: 4:00 - 6:30
Thursday, April 23: 4:00 - 6:30
Saturday, April 25: 9:30 - Noon
Monday, April 27: 4:00 - 6:30
Tuesday, April 28: 4:00 - 6:30
For more information: email Ms. Kacer at kkacer@ricebirds.net or 979-533-2686
FAQs:
Q: How old do I have to be to volunteer?
A: There is no age requirement to volunteer, but all students 18 years old and younger must have a parental consent form.
Q: How much blood will they have to take?
A: Just a few drops.
Q: What will they do with the blood? Will it be tested?
A: No testing is performed, and the blood is disposed of in a biohazard waste container.
Q: What if I want to volunteer, but cannot make the scheduled events?
A: Contact Kaydi Kacer to possibly schedule an alternate time.
Q: What if I want to donate gift cards or other incentives to help?
A: Contact Kaydi Kacer for donations and other opportunities to help.
Q: Have the students had any practice prior to the Stick Clinic?
A: They have practiced on their teacher and each other.
Q: I have arrived at the Clinic, and I can’t get in. How do I get into Building H?
A: For safety reasons, ECISD exterior doors to not have door handles. Knock at the door or call the number posted on the door and a class member will let you into the building.
Q: Is there any paperwork involved?
A: Yes. You will need to complete a brief volunteer consent form upon arrival.