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| Phlebotomy | |||
| Certificate Program | |||
| The Phlebotomy Certificate curriculum prepares students for entry-level positions in hospitals, clinics and other health care settings, collecting blood samples from patients, performing related technical procedures and processing the associated clerical tasks. As vital members of the health care team, phlebotomists work closely with patients and require good communication and organizational skills. To be successful, phlebotomists should be practical and accurate, able to inspire confidence in others and to put patients at ease. Phlebotomists need to be skilled at collecting blood and other specimens correctly to procure high quality specimens for laboratory analysis. The Phlebotomy Certificate program emphasizes a combination of phlebotomy theory and practical application necessary for successful employment. Graduates may qualify for employment in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, and other health care settings. After completing requirements, graduates are eligible to sit for a national certification exam. Phlebotomy - Curriculum Requirements The following coursework must be successfully completed to earn a certificate in Phlebotomy. |
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| COURSES | |||
| FIRST YEAR | HOURS/WEEK | CREDITS/SEMESTER | |
| Fall Semester | Class | Lab | Total |
| BIO 131 Human Biology I | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| or BIO 101 Intro to Anatomy & Physiology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HIT 106 Medical Terminology | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ENG 110 College Writing I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MDA 208 Medical Ethics and Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| or HIT 222 Medical Legal Aspects | |||
| MLT 110 Introduction
to Medical Laboratory Technology (5 wks) |
3 | 0 | 1 |
| 13/14 | |||
| Spring Semester | Class | Lab | Total |
| MLT 204 Fund. Phlebotomy (5 wks) | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| MLT 214 Spec. Phlebotomy (10 wks) | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| MLT 215 Phlebotomy Practicum | 160hrs. | 0 | 5 |
| CST 105 Computer Applications | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| or MDA 104 Keyboarding | |||
| or BIT 169 Mastering the Internet | |||
| SPK 110 Effective
Speaking Or ENG 220 Communicating About Ideas and Values |
3 | 0 | 3 |
| 14 | |||
| TOTAL CREDITS: 27/28 | |||
| NOTES: | |||
| Certificates are shorter duration credit programs, typically one year long. Once finished Certificate Programs are immediate pathways to careers.
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| After BCC… then what? | |||
| The Phlebotomy Certificate program prepares students for immediate career opportunities. It can also serve as a "building block" toward a degree in Medical Laboratory Technology. Employment opportunities are available in the following areas:
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| Contact Information: | |||
| Andrea C. Wade |
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