PLB-106 Phlebotomy Clinical Externship

This course allows students to work in a CLIA-approved laboratory setting and function under the direct supervision of a phlebotomist. The externship is one hundred twenty (120) uncompensated hours in length. Students are expected to perform a minimum of 125 successful venipunctures and several dermal punctures. Phlebotomy competencies will be evaluated by a phlebotomy preceptor(s) and under the direction of a member of the Division of Health Sciences. Before permission to register for the course will be granted, the student is required to attend an informational session and meet with a representative from the Division of Health Sciences. In addition, a mandatory orientation meeting is scheduled prior to semester start. Student placements at externship sites are determined by the Division of Health Sciences and can only be modified at the discretion of the Division. Externship sites are located throughout the tri-state area (MD, WV, and PA) - they are not limited to Washington County alone. Externship hours are scheduled during the day, Monday thru Friday. A uniform or medical scrubs may be required. Total of 120 hours of clinical. Course fee required. Students must receive a grade of “C” or better in all required MAP and PLB courses prior to registering for this course. Prerequisites: MAP 110, MAP 102, and PLB 105. Semesters offered: Fall, Spring, Summer. 3 Credits.