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Phlebotomy
Certificate
| Curriculum/Courses Needed: |
| MAP 101 |
Introduction to Medical Assisting |
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3 credits |
| MAP 102 |
Medical Terminology |
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3 credits |
| PLB 105 |
Phlebotomy |
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3 credits |
| PLB 106 |
Phlebotomy Clinical Externship |
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3 credits |
| Certificate |
12 credits |
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Special Notes:
• Phlebotomy certificate students
must maintain a grade of "C" or better in all
required courses.
• Successful graduates are eligible
to sit for a national certification exam as a phlebotomy
technician. In order to sit for a national certification
exam as a phlebotomy technician, graduate must have proof
of High School diploma or GED. |
| Prerequisite: |
- Check latest catalog for prerequisites for each
course.
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Program Description:
This program is designed to prepare students to serve as
phlebotomists in medical office, laboratory or hospital settings.
Foundational courses in introduction to medical assisting 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 sites may have their own requirements that students
must meet prior to their externship experience. Students must
provide appropriate health records that include a history and
physical, required immunizations, and a negative TB test prior
to externshiop. |
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Related Jobs in the Region:
• Hospitals
• Medical
Labs
• American Red Cross |
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For more information, please
call 301-790-2800, extension 276. |
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