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Program Overview:
The Phlebotomy certificate program teaches skills and techniques to students who are interested in a variety of health care professions. Students learn techniques for the collection of blood from patients or donors for diagnostic testing. In addition, ethical and legal responsibilities, effective communication skills and safe practices are studied. Phlebotomists are employed in hospitals, hospital laboratories, physicians’ offices, clinics, blood banks, commercial laboratories, ambulatory health care services, home health care agencies, etc.

Program Admission Requirements:
1. Student must be 18 years of age or older.
2. Student must have either a high school diploma or a GED.
3. Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.0.
4. Student may be required to complete a placement test and achieve minimum entry-level scores at or above the 34th percentile.
5. Student must possess basic computer skills (course completion, documentation of work skills or enrollment in computer course during the first semester of Phlebotomy).
6. Medical Terminology is required prior to/or in conjunction with PHB 1220, Phlebotomy Theory.

Requirements After the Student is Accepted into the Program:
1. Make an appointment to meet with academic advisor.
2. Provide evidence of CPR/First Aid certification.
3. Complete physical exam and required immunization form.
4. Complete a criminal background check request form provided by academic advisor. An unsatisfactory background check will negate program admission or result in dismissal from the program.

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This course introduces common root words, prefixes, and suffixes used in medical terminology. Emphasis is placed on comprehension, spelling, pronunciation, ability to use a medical dictionary, vocabulary building, and common abbreviations.

This course introduces the student to anatomy, physiology, and laboratory terminology and their application in phlebotomy and specimen collection. Current phlebotomy and laboratory issues, including professionalism and ethical/legal responsibilities, pertaining to phlebotomists are reviewed. Basic phlebotomy techniques, incorporating infection control, standard precautions and safety in the laboratory are demonstrated and practiced.

This course emphasizes the role of the phlebotomist within the health care delivery system. Interpersonal skills with laboratory personnel, other members of the health care team and patients are stressed. Commonly used laboratory techniques in specimen collection, transport and processing are demonstrated and practiced. Additional safety issues concerning patients and phlebotomists are addressed. Life span considerations are integrated. Competencies expected of the phlebotomist are tested in preparation for a clinical practicum. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of PHB 1220 Phlebotomy Theory with an earned grade of C or better.

This course prepares the student for job interviews, job placement, and employment. Verbal and written communication skills are implemented through assigned reports. Topics of discussion and debate range from securing and keeping a job to individual attitudes, work habits, work ethics, and interviewing skills. The student will be required to prepare a written resume and to apply communication skills in practical situations.

This course provides a clinical internship for students in laboratory facilities. Clinical experiences provide opportunity for students to utilize knowledge and skills in direct care situations. Schedules are developed by the instructor and student in collaboration with affiliating clinical sites. Successful completion of this course requires the student to complete all hours and to complete a minimum of 100 successful unaided venipunctures, 25 successful unaided skin punctures and orientation in a full service laboratory. PREREQUISITES: Successful completion of PHB 1220 Phlebotomy Theory and PHB 1222 Phlebotomy Procedures with an earned grade of C or better in both.

This course is designed to prepare students for the workforce in phlebotomy and begin the student's preparation for testing for the national certification exam. The course will include guest speakers from the laboratory workforce covering topics about quality control, safety, and transition from student life into full-time laboratory employment. PREREQUISITE: Must be a practicing phlebotomist or medical person with phlebotomy experience, or have successfully completed PHB 1220 Phlebotomy Theory and PHB 1222 Phlebotomy Procedures with an earned grade of C or better.

We recommend that you contact an advisor before enrolling in any degree, certificate, or transfer program to ensure all requirements are met including total hours associated with transfer courses.

This is a General Education or Elective course to be selected and therefore has no schedule link.