In less than one year, you can have a rewarding job in health care. Apply a variety of medical procedural functions on patients who need your compassion.

The Phlebotomy Program will prepare the student to enter the healthcare profession as a phlebotomist.  The program will incorporate competency-based learning outcomes. The student will gain skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper technique and standard precautions. The student will also learn to develop communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients effectively, obtain knowledge on infection control and safety practices, confidentiality and legal concepts, as well as medical terminology.

Students must be 18 years of age to enroll in the Phlebotomy Certificate.

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Summary Sheet

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Curriculum Sequence

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Fall I	Course Title	Credit
HSC-114	Medical Terminology	3
MAP-401	Medical Law and Ethics	1
MAP-431	Human Relations	1
MAP-201	Phlebotomy	3
	TOTAL CREDITS	8

HSC-114 - Medical Terminology

Lecture: 2

Lab: 2

Credit: 3

This course is designed to study the basic language related to medical science with emphasis on word analysis, construction, definitions, pronunciations, spelling and standard abbreviations.

MAP-401 - Medical Law and Ethics

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

This course is designed to familiarize the student with legal concepts of standard of care, scope of employment, criminal and civil acts, contracts, negligence and ethical concepts.

MAP-431 - Human Relations

Lecture: 1

Credit: 1

This course includes fundamental principles related to human relations. Basic psychological and developmental theorists, factors that influence behavior, professional attitudes and behavior, self-improvement, and communication in the health care setting are emphasized.

MAP-201 - Phlebotomy

Lecture: 2

Lab: 1

On Job Training: 1

Credit: 3

This course consists of 64 hours of classroom/lab time and 48 hours of externship to prepare students to function as a phlebotomist in a medical laboratory setting.  Students will gain skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. There is an emphasis on infection control, OSHA standards, patient identification, specimen labeling and handling, and quality assurance.

Kara Schreiner - Medical Assistant Instructor / Program and Practicum Coordinator

Email: kschreiner@scciowa.edu
Diploma, Southeastern Community College
AA, Southeastern Community College

Angela Shipley - Nurse Aide & Health Continuing Education Coordinator

Email: ashipley1@scciowa.edu
ADN, Southeastern Community College
BSN, Grand Canyon University