Phlebotomy Patient Care Technician

Phlebotomy/Patient Care Technician - Spring, Diploma

Phlebotomists draw blood from patients or donors in hospitals, blood banks, or similar facilities for analysis or other medical purposes. Phlebotomists verify or record identity of patient or donor and converse with patient or donor to ease fear of procedure. They apply tourniquets to arms, locate accessible veins, swab puncture areas with disinfectant, and insert needles into veins to draw blood into collection tubes or bags. Phlebotomists withdraw needles, apply treatment to puncture sites, and label and store blood containers for subsequent processing. They may prick fingers to draw blood, conduct interviews, take vital signs, and draw and test blood samples to screen donors at blood banks.

Clinical placement is determined only after the student has been observed safely and consistently performing all required procedures in specified time frames.

Students may begin the Phlebotomy program in either August or January. Please visit with an Admission Representative to discuss your options.

Background checks and drug screenings are required for this program. For more information please see Additional Program Requirements.

Semester	Course Title	Credits

Fall
SSS 100	Student Success Seminar	2
CIS 101 CIS 101	Computer Essentials	2
Designed to enable students with little or no computer experience to acquire a basic understanding of the personal computer. This course involves the study of computer basics such as hardware, operating systems, and file management, using the Internet for research, word processing, and spreadsheets.
COMM 102 COMM 102	Communication in the Workplace	3
Presents the elements of oral and written communication necessary to succeed in today's workplace. Emphasizes the written and oral skills needed for job search and employment. Hands-on activities and collaborative projects will provide students with comprehensive information addressing essential writing, speaking, and listening skills necessary to excel in today's workplace as well as the workplace of tomorrow.
HC 110 HC 110	Basic Anatomy	3
Designed for students beginning a health/science education and interested in pursuing an entry-level medical or health-related career. Emphasis is placed on the study of the basic structure and function of the human body. The students in the Phlebotomy and Pharmacy Technician programs will recognize the normal anatomy and be able to apply it to their respective fields.
HC 113 HC 113	Medical Terminology	2
Designed to provide basic principles of medical word building. These principles, once learned, can readily be applied to develop an extensive medical vocabulary. CD's are included and benefit students in pronunciation and definition of each word. Once satisfactorily completed, students will be able to adequately communicate in the health care industry.
HC 114 HC 114	Health Care/Human Relations	3
Discussions and activities will center around the topic of respect. This course introduces students to health care issues and assists them in developing personal and employability success skills. Topics include, but are not limited to: accountability, professionalism, communication, confidentiality, patient rights, cultural bias and discrimination, effective interpersonal skills, dealing with difficult patients of all ages, and death and dying issues.
HC 121 HC 121	Patient Care Techniques I	3
HC 121L	Patient Care Techniques I Lab
PH 101 PH 101	Intro to Phlebotomy	1
The primary theme for this course is attitude, attendance and professionalism. Discussions and activities will center around this theme. This course helps students prepare for their eight week clinical rotation and realize the jobs and tasks that are expected of a Phlebotomist. Issues discussed include: specimen processing, attendance, dress, confidentiality, professionalism, having a backup plan (when kids are sick, car problems etc.), dealing with difficult patients, and drawing blood from patients in a variety of clinical or home environments.
19
Spring
(Approximately first 9 weeks of the semester)
HC 221 HC 221	Patient Care Techniques II	2
Consists of multiple skills instruction needed for employment in facilities which utilize patient-focused care. Prerequisite: Completion of Health Core
PH 121 PH 121	Principles & Practices	2
Consists of lecture and laboratory sessions covering phlebotomy equipment and techniques. Emphasis on infection control and safety is covered early in the course to prepare students for practical experience. Students must maintain a "C" average, successfully complete laboratory practical, and receive department approval to be scheduled for clinical practice. Prerequisite: Completion of Health Core
(Approximately first 9 weeks of the semester)
PH 122 PH 122	Clinical Practice	8
This component of the Phlebotomy program consists of a minimum 288 hours of phlebotomy experience at an affiliated institution. An assigned Phlebotomist at each affiliated institution will supervise students. The program coordinator will coordinate clinical scheduling and evaluation.
12
Total Credits: 31

*Requires satisfactory completion of all required coursework and approval of Program Chair.

A "C" or higher is required for all HC & PH courses.

Students entering a program in any semester other than outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time.