Health Sciences: Allied Health

Programs

Associate Degree Programs

Clinical Laboratory Technology

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Histotechnician

Radiography

Respiratory Therapy

Certificate Programs

Health Care Interpreter

Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Phlebotomy

Renal Dialysis Technician

Clinical Laboratory Technology (CLAB)

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree

Occupational Title: Clinical Laboratory Technician
Flanagan Campus, Lincoln

The Clinical Laboratory Technology Program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (8410 West Bryn Mawr Ave./Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631, 773.714.8880.)

Tremendous advances in medicine have resulted in an ever-increasing demand for diagnostic laboratory tests. The complexity of laboratory sciences today requires a highly trained technician to carry out these intricate analyses. The Clinical Laboratory Technician program prepares students to enter this interesting and rewarding field.

This program provides the classroom and laboratory preparation required for students to work under supervision in a hospital or a public or private health laboratory, performing a wide variety of blood, chemical, microbiological, immunological and other clinical laboratory tests. Students undertake three semesters of preparation at CCRI and two semesters at an affiliated site where clinical practices are performed under the supervision of qualified, registered, professional personnel. Techniques of the operation, care and maintenance of the latest equipment are emphasized throughout the clinical and academic experiences.

The Clinical Laboratory Technology Program prepares students as clinical laboratory technicians with entry-level knowledge, application and problem-solving skills to competently and safely perform a variety of laboratory procedures and function as an active member of the health care team.

Graduates of this program are eligible for employment in a hospital, public or private health laboratory, health care clinic, veterinary office, research lab, crime lab or pharmaceutical labs, performing a wide variety of blood, chemical, microbiological, immunological and other clinical laboratory tests. They may also choose to transfer to a bachelor’s degree program at a four-year college or university.

Graduates are eligible to become licensed in the state of Rhode Island to practice and to sit for the national certification examination for CLT given by recognized agencies.

Technical standards: The physical activity (strength) level for Clinical Laboratory Technician (078.381-014) is classified as "Light" by the Department of Labor.

General Policies

See the main Health Sciences page for important general policies on academic progress, advanced standing, background check, CPR certification, health insurance, health records, reinstatement, transportation and uniforms and equipment.

Admission Requirements:

Completed application to the program.
High school transcript or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) including date of graduation.
Completion of Accuplacer Test is required. Competency of 80 or above on reading comprehension test or completion of ENGL 0890.
ENGL 1300 may not be substituted for ENGL 1010.

Program Requirements:

Students are responsible for the purchase of books, uniforms, and transportation to clinical assignments.
Program faculty reserve the right to require withdrawal of any student from the program or to refuse reinstatement based on the student’s academic, clinical or behavioral performance.
Students must complete all courses in this program with a cumulative index of 2.0 to qualify for the Associate in Applied Science Degree.
No grade of less than "C" is acceptable in any technical course (MLTC). Students receiving less than C will become program dismissals.

General Education Requirements

Important:

Major Requirements must be taken as follows:

First take:
MLTC 1210, 1120

Second take:
MLTC 1110, 1160, 1130, 1190, 1150

Third take:
MLTC 1930, 1940, 1950, 1970

Fourth take:
MLTC 2110, 2120, 2190

Fifth take:
MLTC 2910, 2920, 2930, 2990

Tip:

Where possible, take a balance of General and Major Requirement Courses each semester.

COURSE NO.	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
ENGL 1010*	Composition I	3
MATH 1700* OR MATH 1200*	Algebra for Technology OR College Algebra	3
PSYC 2010	General Psychology	3
BIOL 1001	Intro. to Biology - Organismal	4
CHEM 1030*	General Chemistry I	5
COMI 1100	Introduction to Computers	3
Liberal Arts elective	Select 3 credits from: Computer Studies, English, Speech, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Social Science (not a math or science)	3
	Total General Education Credits	24

*Placement test required

Major Requirements

Unless otherwise noted in course descriptions, Major Requirements
are open only to students who are formally accepted into the program.

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

COURSE NO.		COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
MLTC 1210*		Intro to Clinical Laboratory Science	3
MLTC 1110		Bacteriology	4
MLTC 1150		Urinalysis	3
MLTC 1120		Clinical Immunology/Serology	3
MLTC 1160	P	Immunohematology	3
MLTC 1130		Phlebotomy for Clinical Lab Tech I	1
MLTC 1190		Fundamentals of Clinical Chemistry	3
MLTC 1930	P	Phlebotomy for Clinical Lab Tech II (1 wk/40 hrs)	1
MLTC 1940	P	Clinical Immunology / Immunohematology	4
MLTC 1950	P	Clinical Urinalysis	2
MLTC 1960	P	Introduction to Laboratory Information	2
MLTC 2110	P	Clinical Microbiology I	4
MLTC 2120	P	Hematology	4
MLTC 2190	P	Clinical Chemistry I	5
MLTC 2910	P	Clinical Microbiology II	4
MLTC 2920	P	Clinical Hematology	4
MLTC 2930	P	Clinical Laboratory Science Seminar	2
MLTC 2990	P	Clinical Chemistry II	4
		Total Major Requirements Credits	56

*This course is open to any student interested in the field of clinical laboratory technology.

Total Program Credits..........................................................................................78

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program (DMSD)

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree

Occupational Title: Diagnostic Medical Sonographer
Flanagan Campus, Lincoln

Diagnostic medical sonography is a rapidly growing technology used to locate, evaluate and record pertinent anatomical, pathological and functional data to aid the physician in the diagnosis and prevention of disease. The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associate Degree Program is a 24-month program that begins in September. Students participate in five semesters of classroom instruction at CCRI and associated clinical education facilities to learn a wide variety of imaging techniques.

Students may select a concentration in either general ultrasound, vascular or echocardiography.

Students successfully completing the program are eligible to take the American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS) registry examination. Graduates of this program are prepared for entry-level employment as sonographers (ultrasonographers) in hospitals, clinics and private offices and/ for transfer to bachelor’s degree programs.

Technical Standards: The physical activity (strength) level for sonographers (078.364.010) is classified as "Light" by the Department of Labor in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

General Policies

Admission Requirements:

A completed application to the program
An official copy of high school transcript or GED, including date of graduation
Successful completion of MATH 1700: Algebra for Technology with a "C" or better
Successful completion of English 1010 or the equivalent (ENGL 1300 may not be substituted for ENGL 1010)
Successful completion of BIOL 1070 with a grade of "B" or better.
Completion of Accuplacer Test is required. Competency of 80 or above on reading comprehension test or completion of ENGL 0890. Students may NOT retake the Accuplacer test before completing the course/courses.

Program Requirements:

The major requirements for this program must be taken in sequence. They are open only to students who are formally accepted into the program.
Students must complete all courses in the program with a cumulative index of 2.0 to qualify for a certificate.
No grade less than a C is acceptable in any of the technical courses (DMSD). Students receiving less than a C will become program dismissals.
Program faculty reserve the right to require withdrawal of any student from the program or refuse reinstatement based on the student’s academic, clinical or professional performance.

General Education Requirements

Full-Time Students should take courses as follows:

1st Semester take:
DMSD 2100, 2220, SPCH 1100

2nd Semester take:
DMSD 2210, 2230 OR 2250, PSYC 2210

3rd Semester take:
DMSD 2235

4th Semester take:
DMSD 2240, 2245, COMI 1100, PSYC 2030

5th Semester take:
DMSD 2250 OR 2230 OR 2260, Literature Elective, Elective, Liberal Arts Elective

COURSE NO.	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
ENGL 1010* +	Composition I	3
ENGL	Literature Elective	3
BIOL 1070 +	Anatomy and Physiology	3
MATH 1700 +	Algebra for Technology	3
COMI 1100	Introduction to Computers	3
PSYC 2010	General Psychology	3
PSYC 2030	Developmental Psychology	3
SPCH 1100	Oral Communications	3
Liberal Arts Elective	Select from: Computer Studies, English, Speech, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Math, Science, Social Sciences	3
	Total General Education Credits	27

*Placement test required

+Must be taken prior to admission

Major Requirements

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

COURSE NO.		COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
DMSD 2100		Patient Care for Sonography	3
DMSD 2210	P	Sonographic Physics and Instrumentation	4
DMSD 2220		Sonographic Imaging	3
DMSD 2235		Ultrasound for Small Parts, Gynecology and Male Pelvis	4
DMSD 2230		Obstetrical Ultrasound and Scanning Principles	6
DMSD 2245		Sonographic Anatomy	3
Take 2 of the following 3 courses: DMSD 2230 DMSD 2250 DMSD 2260		Abdominal Ultrasound and Scanning Principles Vascular Imaging with Scanning & Plethysmography Principles of Echocardiography	6 6 6
		Total Major Requirements Credits	41

*1300 hours of clinical practice are required. / Classes are offered in the evening.

Total Program Credits..........................................................................................68

Histotechnician (HSTO)

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree

Liston Campus, Providence
Occupational Title: Histotechnician

This program is currently seeking accreditation by the
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.

Histotechnicians are integral members of the health care team. It is the job of the histotechnician to prepare sections of human tissue from biopsy or autopsy for microscopic examination by processing and cutting tissues, mounting them on slides and staining them with special dyes for microscopic examination by a pathologist for the diagnosis of disease. Most histotechnicians work in hospital laboratories, medical research laboratories, veterinary pathology and forensic laboratories.

The CCRI Histotechnician Program prepares students to enter this challenging and rewarding field and provides them with entry-level knowledge, application and problem-solving skills needed to function as active members of the healthcare team.

Graduates of the program are eligible for:

Employment in a hospital, crime lab, veterinary lab and public health.
Transfer to a bachelors degree program.
Licensure in the state of Rhode Island in order to practice.
Sitting for the national certification examination for HT given by ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists).

Technical standards: The physical activity level for Histologist (078.261.030) is classified as "Light" by the Department of Labor.

General Policies

Admission Requirements:

Completed application to the program.
High school transcript or a general equivalency diploma including date of graduation.
Completion of Accuplacer Test is required. Competency of 80 or above on reading comprehension test or completion of ENGL 0890. Students may NOT retake the Accuplacer test before completing the course/courses.

Program Requirements:

Major requirements must be taken in sequence and are open only to students who are formally accepted into the program.
Students must be accepted in the program before taking any Major Requirements.
Students must complete all courses in this program with a cumulative index of 2.0 to qualify for the Associate in Applied Sciences degree.
No grade of less than "C" is acceptable in any technical course (HSTO). Students receiving less than "C" will become program dismissals.
Program faculty reserve the right to require withdrawal of any student from the program or to refuse reinstatement based on the student’s academic, clinical or behavioral performance.
Students are responsible for the purchase of books, uniforms and transportation prior to clinical assignments.
ENGL 1300 may not be substituted for ENGL 1010

General Education Requirements

Full-Time Students should take major requirements as follows:

1st Semester take:
HSTO 1310

2nd Semester take:
HSTO1320

3rd Semester take:
HSTO 2310

4th Semester take:
HSTO 2320, 2330

COURSE NO.	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
ENGL 1010*	Composition I	3
MATH 1700*	Algebra for Technology	3
SPCH 1100	Oral Communication	3
BIOL 1010	Human Anatomy	4
BIOL 1002	Introductory Biology – Cellular	4
CHEM 1030*	General Chemistry I	5
COMI 1100	Introduction to Computers	3
Social Science Elective	Select from: Economics, Philosophy, Psychology, Geography, Political Science, Sociology, History	3
Liberal Arts Elective	Select from: Computer Studies, English, Speech, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Math, Science, Social Sciences (not math or science)	3
	Total General Education Credits	31

Major Requirements

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

C - Indicates Co-requisite: course required before taking, or while taking, this course. See Course Descriptions.

COURSE NO.		COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
HSTO 1310	P	Introduction to Histology	3
HSTO 1320	P	Histology II	6
HSTO 2310	P	Histology III	9
HSTO 2320	C	Histology IV	12
HSTO 2330	C	Histology Seminar	2
		Total Major Requirements Credits	32

Total Program Credits......................................................................................63

Radiography (XRAY)

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree

Occupational Title: Radiologic Technologist
Flanagan Campus, Lincoln

The Radiography Program offered by the Community College is accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), 20 North Wacker Drive - Suite 2850, Chicago, IL 60606; Tel: 312.704.5300.

This is a 24-month program that begins in June. Students enrolled in the program participate in six semesters of classroom instruction at the college and clinical education at imaging facilities affiliated with the program. Students should apply in the fall prior to the year in which they wish to begin.

Students successfully completing the program are eligible to take the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists examination. Graduates of this program are prepared for entry-level employment as radiographers in hospitals, clinics and private offices. Radiographers are licensed in the State of Rhode Island.

Technical Standards: Can be accessed through the Radiography Program home page.

General Policies

Admission Requirements

A completed application to the program
Successful completion of MATH 1700: Algebra for Technology with a grade of "C" or better
Successful completion of ENGL 1010: Composition I with a grade of "C" or better. (ENGL 1300 may not be substituted for ENGL 1010)
Successful completion of XRAY 1000: Introduction to Radiography with a grade of "C" or better
Completion of Accuplacer Test is required. Competency of 80 or above on reading comprehension test or completion of ENGL 0890. Students may NOT retake the Accuplacer test before completing the course/courses.

Program Requirements:

Students must complete all courses in this program with a cumulative GPA index of 2.0 To qualify for the associate in applied science degree.
No grade less than "C" is acceptable in any of the technical courses (XRAY); students receiving less than "C" will become program dismissals.
Program faculty reserve the right to require withdrawal of any student from the program or to refuse reinstatement based on the student’s academic, clinical or professional performance.

General Education Requirements

Full-time Students should take courses as follows:

1st take:
XRAY 1010, 1110

2nd take:
PSYC 2010; XRAY 1220, 1130, 1910, 1230

3rd take:
XRAY 2430, 1920; PHYS 1110

4th take:
XRAY 1930

5th take:
Literature elective; COMI 1100; XRAY 2340, 2460, 2910

6th take:
2 Liberal Arts electives; XRAY 2410, 2470, 2920; MLTC 1180

COURSE NO.	COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
MATH 1700* +	Algebra for Technology	3
PSYC 2010	General Psychology	3
ENGL 1010* +	Composition I	3
ENGL	Literature elective	3
COMI 1100	Introduction to Computers	3
Liberal Arts Electives	Take 6 credits from: Computer Studies, English, Speech, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Math, Science, Social Science.	6
XRAY 1000 +	Introduction to Radiography	3
	Total General Education Credits	24

* Placement Test Required

+ Must be taken prior to admission to the program

Major Requirements

Students must be accepted in program before taking any major requirements

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

COURSE NO.		COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
XRAY 1010		Clinical Radiography	3
XRAY 1110		Principles of Radiography I	3
XRAY 1220		Principles of Radiography II	3
XRAY 1130	P	Radiography Anatomy & Physiology	3
XRAY 1910		Radiography I	6
XRAY 1230		Patient Care for Radiographers	1
XRAY 2430		Sectional Imaging	3
PHYS 1110	P	Radiographic Physics	4
XRAY 1920		Radiography II	7
XRAY 1930		Radiography III	6
XRAY 2340		Quality Assurance in Radiography	1
XRAY 2460		Applied Radiographic Physics and Technique	3
XRAY 2910		Radiography IV	6
XRAY 2410		Intro. to Radiation Biology	3
XRAY 2470		Radiographic Pathology	1
XRAY 2920		Radiography V	4
MLTC 1180		Specimen Collection and Handling for Health Care Professionals (5 wks)	1
		Total Major Requirements Credits	64

Total Program Credits.........................................................................................85

Respiratory Therapy (RESP)

(Formerly Cardio Respiratory Care)

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree

Occupational Title: Respiratory Therapist
Flanagan Campus, Lincoln

Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) at 1361 Park Street, Clearwater, FL 33756, 727-210-2350, www.caahep.org, upon recommendation of Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), 1248 Harwood Rd., Bedford, TX, 817-283-2835, www.coarc.com

Respiratory Therapy is an allied health profession in which respiratory therapists work under the direction of a physician to evaluate, treat and care for patients with breathing disorders. This two-year program incorporates college classes with clinical practice. Students learn fundamental respiratory care concepts and to perform procedures with attention to critical detail while maintaining aseptic technique and appropriate safety precautions. The program offers students clinical training in a variety of settings, including neonatology, pediatrics, pulmonary function clinic, home care and chronic care.

Graduates of the Respiratory Therapy program are eligible to sit for the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Entry Level (CRT) credentialling examination (requirement for state licensing) and the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) Advanced Level (RRT) credentialling examination

The mission of the Respiratory Therapy program is to graduate a competent respiratory therapist.

Technical standards: The physical activity (strength) for respiratory therapy (076.361-014) is classified as "Medium" by the Department of Labor.

General Policies

Admission Requirements:

An official copy of high school transcript or GED, including date of graduation.
High school students interested in a career in respiratory care should take courses in health, biology, math, chemistry and physics.
English placement test results (Accuplacer) must show readiness to take ENGL 1010: Composition I or the applicant must have completed ENGL 1005 with a grade of "C" or better. ENGL 1300 will not substitute for ENGL 1010.
Successful completion of the following courses with a "C" or better: RESP 1000, BIOL 1010, MATH 1420 (Math 1430 or MATH 1200), ENGL 1010 (may not substitute ENGL 1300)

Program Requirements:

Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
Obtain at least a grade of C in MATH, BIOL, and RESP-coded courses
Program faculty reserve the right to require withdrawal of any student from the program or to refuse reinstatement based on the student’s academic, clinical, or professional performance.

General Education Requirements

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

COURSE NO.		COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
BIOL 1010		Human Anatomy	4
ENGL 1010*		Composition I	3
MATH 1420* OR MATH 1430* OR MATH 1200*		Introduction to College Math OR Math for Liberal Arts OR College Algebra	3
RESP 1000		Current Health Care Concepts	3
BIOL 1020	P	Human Physiology	4
CHEM 1030*		General Chemistry I	5
PSYC 2010		General Psychology	3
Elective		Select 3 credits from Computer Studies, English, Speech, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Math, Science, Social Studies	3
BIOL 2210	P	Introductory Microbiology	4
		Total General Education Credits	32

*Placement test required

Major Requirements

Students must be accepted in Program before taking

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

COURSE NO.		COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
RESP 1010	P	Introduction to Respiratory Care	3
RESP 1020		Development-Structure/ Function of the Normal Lung	3
RESP 1100		Respiratory Care I	4
RESP 1800	P	Clinical Practicum I (8 hrs/wk x 15 wks)	2
RESP 2110		Respiratory Care II	3
RESP 2800	P	Clinical Practicum II (40 hrs/wk x 4 wks)	3
RESP 2020		Cardiopulmonary Diseases I	4
RESP 2120		Respiratory Care III	5
RESP 2810	P	Clinical Practicum III (20 hrs/wk x 13 wks)	4
RESP 2030		Cardiopulmonary Diseases II	4
RESP 2130		Respiratory Care IV	5
RESP 2820	P	Clinical Practicum IV (20 hrs/wk x 13 wks)	4
		Total Major Requirements Credits	42

Total Program Credits..........................................................................................74

Health Care Interpreter Certificate (INTC)

Occupational Title: Health Care Interpreter

The Health Care Interpreter Certificate program is a three-semester program that prepares an assistive level practitioner for the health care community. These individuals are prepared to provide high quality and skilled interpreting services in a variety of health care facilities: acute care, long term care and community health care agencies. The program includes a total of 16 credits for four distinct courses. Students gain an understanding of the critical role that medical interpreters fulfill within the health care team through theory presented in the classroom, simulated clinical experiences, as well as practice experience in the selected health care settings.

General Policies

Requirements for Acceptance:

A completed admission application to the program
An official copy of high school transcript or GED, including date of graduation.
Completion of standardized test (Accuplacer) issued by CCRI through the office of Advising and Counseling is required. Competency of 75 or above is required on the reading comprehension test, or completion of ENGL 0890: Critical Reading, with a grade of "B" or better. Students may NOT retake the Accuplacer test before completing the course/courses.

Program Requirements:

Bilingual as determined through assessment
Completion of mandatory orientation
Student must possess a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher in health care interpreter courses
Student must successfully complete all courses in health care interpreter courses to be eligible for the certificate.

Certificate Requirements

Students must be accepted in program before taking Major Requirements

Spring Semester

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

C - Indicates Co-requisite: course required before taking, or while taking, this course. See Course Descriptions.

COURSE NO.		COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
RHAB 1010	PC	Learning Medical Terminology for Rehabilitation	1
INTC 1300	PC	Interpreting in Health Care I	6
		Total Spring Semester Credits	7

Fall Semester

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

C - Indicates Co-requisite: course required before taking, or while taking, this course. See Course Descriptions.

COURSE NO.		COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
INTC 1310	PC	Interpreting in Health Care II	6
INTC 1320	PC	Field Work in Health Care Interpreting	3
		Total Fall Semester Credits	9

Total Certificate Credits..........................................................................................16

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certificate (MRIC)

Liston Campus, Providence

Magnetic resonance imaging is a dynamic technology used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease. This two-semester program, which combines classroom instruction with supervised clinical practice, focuses on understanding the basic principles of magnetic resonance imaging and the care of patients requiring diagnosis or treatment. The goal of this program is to prepare students who can competently and safely perform magnetic resonance procedures, display the personal qualities of integrity, responsibility and reliability and who function as active members of the health care team.

Graduates receive a Certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging and are prepared to sit for the national credentialing examination offered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. They are eligible for employment in hospitals, clinics, physician’s offices and mobile MRI facilities.

General Policies

Admission Requirements:

A completed application to the program
ARRT Certification in Radiologic Technology (Documentation must be sent to the Allied Health Dept. chairperson).
Demonstrate competency in MATH 0600, with a grade of "C" or better, or MATH 1700
English placement test results indicating readiness to take ENG 1010. Successful completion of ENGL 1050
Completion of a standardized test (Accuplacer). Competency of 80 or above on reading comprehension test, or completion of ENGL 0890 with a grade of "B" or better. Failure to demonstrate competency at the appropriate level will require you to take one or more courses to meet the program admission requirements. Students may NOT retake the Accuplacer test before completing the course/courses.
Demonstrate competency in MATH 0600 through a standardized Accuplacer test score of 75 or above for the algebra section issued by the Office of Student Services OR completion of MATH 0600 or MATH 1700 with a grade of "C" or better.

Program Requirements:

The major requirements of this program must be taken in sequence. They are open only to students who are formally accepted into the program.
No grade less than a "C" is acceptable in any of the technical courses (MRIC). Students receiving
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater.
Program faculty reserve the right to require withdrawal of any student from the program or to refuse reinstatement based on the student’s academic, clinical or professional performance.
ENGL 1300 may not be substituted for ENGL 1010.

Full-time Students should take courses as follows:

1st Semester take:
MRIC 2260, 2270; ENGL 1010; PSYC 2010

2nd Semester take:
MRIC 2280, 2290; COMI 1010; Liberal Arts Elective

Certificate Requirements

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

COURSE NO.		COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
MRIC 2260	P	Introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging	6
MRIC 2270	P	MRI Physics and Instrumentation	3
ENGL 1010*		Composition I	3
PSYC 2010		General Psychology	3
MRIC 2280		Procedures and Methods for MRI Imaging	6
MRIC 2290		MRI Safety and Quality Assurance	3
COMI 1100		Introduction to Computers	3
Liberal Arts Elective		Select 3 credits from Computer Studies, English, Speech, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Math, Science, Social Sciences	3
		Total Certificate Credits	30

*Placement test required

Phlebotomy Certificate (PHLE)

Flanagan Campus, Lincoln - Evenings, Fall Semester
Liston Campus, Providence - Days, Fall & Spring Semester

Phlebotomists are essential members of the health care delivery team who are primarily responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients for laboratory testing. The phlebotomist plays a vital role by obtaining quality specimens that enable the laboratory to deliver meaningful and accurate test results to assist the physician in diagnosis.

The Phlebotomy Certificate Program is a part-time, two semester program offered three times a year. The program includes lectures and laboratory experiences at CCRI as well as practical training at a clinical site. Instruction is designed to provide both the technical and interpersonal skills required for the competent and professional practice of phlebotomy.

Upon successful completion of this program, graduates are eligible to sit for a national certification examination for phlebotomy given by recognized agencies. Qualified phlebotomists may be employed in hospital laboratories, private laboratories, doctors’ offices, clinics, emergency rooms or blood donor centers.

Note: Phlebotomy students are eligible for financial aid and the Dean’s List.

Technical Standards: The physical activity level (Strength) for phlebotomist (079.36.022) is classified as "Light" by the Department of Labor

General Policies

Admission Requirements:

A completed application to the program
High School transcript or GED.
Completion of Accuplacer test is required. Competency of 80 or above on reading comprehension test or completion of ENGL 0890. Students may NOT retake the Accuplacer test before completing the course/courses.

Program Requirements:

Maintain at least a grade of "C" in PHLE I and II.
Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater.
Program faculty reserve the right to require withdrawal of any student from the program or to refuse reinstatement based on the student’s academic, clinical or professional performance.
ENGL 1300 may not be substituted for ENGL 1010.

Full-time Students should take courses as follows:

1st Semester take:
ENGL 1010; PHLE 1010

2nd Semester take:
PHLE 1020; MLTC 1170; RESP 2140

Certificate Requirements

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

COURSE NO.		COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
ENGL 1010*		Composition I	3
PHLE 1010**		Phlebotomy I	6
MLTC 1960		Laboratory Information Systems	1
MEDL 2400	P	Medical Insurance Coding II	1
PHLE 1020***	P	Phlebotomy II	6
MLTC 1170		Quality Assurance for Point of Care Laboratory Testing	1
RESP 2140		Basics of Electro-Cardiology (ECG)	1
		Total Certificate Credits	19

* Placement test required

** Students must successfully complete Phlebotomy I with a grade of "C" or better before they are allowed to take Phlebotomy II.

***Note: Students must be available to train weekdays (8 hrs/day, 5 days/wk) for 4 consecutive weeks.

Renal Dialysis Technology Certificate (RENL)

Liston Campus, Providence

The Renal Dialysis Technology certificate program is a two-semester program that prepares individuals to work as renal dialysis technicians in outpatient settings. Students receive theoretical as well as practical preparation. Various aspects of kidney diseases, principles of dialysis, dialysis modalities, dialysis devices, dialyzer reprocessing and water treatment are covered. A practicum in a dialysis facility is included in the program to provide students an opportunity to develop and practice the skills of the renal dialysis technician, and participate as a team member under the supervision of an instructor in the clinical area. Successful completion of the program qualifies the graduate for an entry-level position as a dialysis technician. Students are eligible to sit for the national nephrology technician certification examination after 18 months of clinical practice in a dialysis unit.

Technical standards: The physical activity level (strength) for renal dialysis technicians (078.362-026) is classified as "Light" by the Department of Labor.

General Policies

Admission Requirements:

Introduction to Renal Dialysis Technology
An official copy of high school transcript or GED including date of graduation
English placement test results indicating readiness to take ENG 1010. Successful completion of ENGL 1050
Completion of Accuplacer test is required. Competency of 80 or above on reading comprehension test or completion of ENGL 0890 with a grade of "B" or better. Students may NOT retake the Accuplacer test before completing the course/courses.
English placement test results must show readiness to take ENGL 1010 (may not substitute ENGL 1300)
Demonstrate competency in MATH 0500 through a standardized Accuplacer test score with a grade of "C" or better, or MATH 1500 with a grade of "C" or better. Failure to demonstrate competency at the appropriate level will require you to take one or more courses to meet the program requirements.
CNAs who provide a copy of their license will receive 6 credits toward the program (BIOL 1070 and an elective)

Program Requirements:

Student must hold current CPR certification (AHA Healthcare Provider Level) prior to RENL 1010.

Full-time Students should take courses as follows:

1st Semester:
BIOL 1070; ENGL 1005 OR 1010; PSYC 1030; RENL 1010, 1020

2nd Semester:
SPCH 1100; MLTC 1170, 1180; RENL 1030; Elective

Certificate Requirements

P - This course has a prerequisite. See Course Descriptions section for class hours, prerequisites and corequisites.

COURSE NO.		COURSE TITLE	CREDITS
RENL 1000		Intro to Renal Dialysis Technology	3
BIOL 1070		Anatomy & Physiology	3
ENGL 1005* OR ENGL 1010		Fundamentals of Writing OR Composition I	3
PSYC 1030		Psychology of Personal Adjustment	3
RENL 1010		Renal Dialysis Technology I	4
RENL 1020		Patient Care and Assessment for the Dialysis Technician	3
SPCH 1100		Oral Communication	3
MLTC 1170	P	Quality Assurance for POC Testing	1
MLTC 1180	P	Specimen Collection & Handling for Healthcare Professionals	1
RENL 1030	P	Renal Dialysis Technology II	6
Elective		Select 3 credits from Computer Studies, English, Speech, Fine Arts, Foreign Languages, Math, Science, Social Studies	3
		Total Certificate Credits	33

* Placement test required