Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
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This certificate program provides students with the basic skills necessary for the collection of laboratory blood specimens. This program is offered in fall and spring semesters with an enrollment of 15 students each semester.
Admission: Health Science programs have special program admission criteria which must be completed prior to applying for the clinical phase of the program. A student may be admitted to the college at any time in order to complete prerequisite and general education course work. For more detailed information, please go to the Nursing & Health Science Resources.
Program Location: Greenwood
Contact Information: Kaye Chrisco
Required Courses
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PROGRAM-READY COURSES (must be completed prior to program acceptance) |
Credit Hours | |
| AHS 102 | Medical Terminology | 3.0 |
| ENG 101 | English Composition I | 3.0 |
| MAT 152 |
Elementary Algebra or appropriate test scores |
5.0 |
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GENERAL EDUCATION COURSES (to be taken prior to program acceptance or with first semester courses) |
Credit Hours | |
| CPT 101 | Introduction to Computers | 3.0 |
| FIRST SEMESTER* | Credit Hours | |
| AHS 106 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | 1.0 |
| AHS 143 | Phlebotomy Skills | 6.0 |
| AHS 146 | Phlebotomy Experience | 7.0 |
| Total Credit Hours: 20.0 | ||
* Major Studies Courses: Completion of the Phlebotomy certificate requires one (1) semester upon acceptance to the major studies course work.
Updated 4/18/2012
Advisement Information
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Students must attend a Health Science Information Session before initial registration.
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For program readiness, students must complete ENG 101, MAT 152 (or appropriate placement scores), AHS 102, and CPT 141 (if needed prior to CPT 101). For acceptance into the clinical portion of the program, students must submit a program-ready application online during the designated application period.
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For Fall Acceptance: Applications accepted during May
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For Spring Acceptance: Applications accepted during September.
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Program starts in both fall and spring terms with 15 students accepted into each class.
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AHS 106, AHS 143, and AHS 146 must be taken after admission to the program. It is recommended that all other general education courses be taken prior to program admission.
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Phlebotomy students must complete a minimum of 125 sticks and will sit for the national examination. Students would be eligible to sit for the state examination as well.
Advisement Information updated 10/25/2011