Programs of Study - Health and Rehabilitative Sciences - Phlebotomy Certificate - College Catalog

Major Requirements - Students must be accepted in Program before taking Major Requirements

Phlebotomists are essential members of the health care delivery team who are primarily responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients for laboratory testing. Qualified phlebotomists may be employed in hospital laboratories, private laboratories, doctors’ offices, clinics, emergency rooms or blood donor centers.

The Phlebotomy Certificate Program is a part-time, two semester program which is offered three times a year. The program includes lectures and laboratory experiences at the college as well as practical training at a clinical site. Students must successfully complete Phlebotomy I with a grade of "C" or better before they are allowed to take Phlebotomy II. The course of instruction is designed to provide both the technical and interpersonal skills required for the competent and professional practice of phlebotomy. Students are eligible for the Dean’s List and receive college credit. Graduates of the program are eligible to take a national certification examination in phlebotomy. Phlebotomy students are eligible for financial aid.

The rapid and expanded growth of scientific knowledge and technology has given rise to an increase in testing volume, the development of new testing systems, and commitment to quality assurance in the clinical laboratory. The phlebotomist plays a vital role by obtaining quality specimens which enable the laboratory to deliver meaningful and accurate test results to assist the physician in diagnosis. Often, the phlebotomist is the only employee from the clinical laboratory visible to the patient, and therefore affects public relations.

Technical Standards: These standards give a sense of the physical requirements, psychomotor skills and affective behaviors associated with a particular occupation. The physical activity (Strength) level for Phlebotomist (079.364-022) is classified as "Light" by the Department of Labor in the Dictionary of Occupational Titles.

Admission Requirements: High school transcript or a general equivalency diploma. (GED)

Program Requirements: Maintain at least a grade of "C" in PHLE I and II. Maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater.

Background Check: A criminal background check will be done for all students entering health programs. See

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.

Course No.	Course Title	Credits	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Prerequisites	Recommended Sequence
General Education Requirements
ENGL 1010	Composition I	3	3			Placement Test	1
or
ENGL 1050	Fundamentals of Writing	3	3
or
ENGL 1300	Composition I for Speakers of English as a Second Language	3	2	1
Major Requirements - Students must be accepted in Program before taking Major Requirements
PHLE 1010	Phlebotomy I	6	5	2	0	MLTC 1960	1
PHLE 1020	Phlebotomy II	6	5	2	160*	PHLE 1010	2
MLTC 1170	Quality Assurance for Point of Care Laboratory Testing	1	2	2		PHLE 1020 students and open to individuals in the health care field. Corequisite: PHLE 1020	2
RESP 2140	Basics of Electro-Cardiology (ECG)	1	2	2		PHLE 1020 students and open to individuals in the health care field. Knowledge of cardiac physiology required, or permission of department Corequisite: PHLE 1020	2
MLTC 1960	Laboratory Information Systems	1	2	2		Students must be enrolled in CLAB or PHLE or permission of department	1
MEDL 2400	Medical Insurance Coding II	1	3				1
		19	19	10	160

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

Health and Rehabilitative Sciences - Allied Health Programs

Phlebotomy Certificate