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2011-2012 Catalog 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2011-2012 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Phlebotomy, Certificate


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This certificate program is designed to prepare students to serve as phlebotomists in medical office, laboratory, or hospital settings. Foundational courses in health science and medical terminology are required. Students receive lecture as well as competency-based training in a variety of aspects of phlebotomy. There is also a non-compensated externship experience in which students work in an actual medical laboratory setting. Externship hours are scheduled during the day, Monday thru Friday. Externship sites may have their own requirements that students must meet prior to their externship experience. Phlebotomy certificate students must maintain a grade of “C” or better in all required courses. It is possible that students will be required to repeat MAP and/or PLB courses, based upon the time sequence when these program courses were completed. Prior to externship, students must provide appropriate health examination record(s) and all required tests and immunizations, along with a urine drug screen and criminal background checks. Students must also have a current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification. Successful graduates are eligible to sit for a national certification exam as a phlebotomy technician.*

Technical Standards
There are technical standards and skill requirements which students are expected to possess and demonstrate in order to be successful in this program. More information on these standards can be found on the Web page for this program.

Certificate Requirements (15 credits)


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* In order to sit for a national certification exam as a phlebotomy technician, graduates must have proof of High School diploma or G.E.D.

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