DESCRIPTION The Phlebotomy certificate
includes coursework designed to provide all
skills and knowledge necessary to be eligible to
take the ASCP - American Society for Clinical
Pathology Board of Registry Exam. This
certificate also provides additional
foundational general education coursework
applicable and transferable to KVCC degree
programs. A Phlebotomist is an allied health
technician trained to draw blood, either for
laboratory tests or for blood to be used for
transfusion.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Clinical Rotations consist of fifteen eight hour
days. Clinical assignments will be given to the
students after the start of the class. Clinical
rotations will be held on the days the students
are not scheduled for class.
PROGRAM MISSION To prepare students for successful completion of
the ASCP - American Society for Clinical
Pathology Board of Registry Exam and provide a
general education transfer foundation for
transfer into KVCC degree programs.
EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
Upon successful completion of the Phlebotomy
program, the graduate is expected to:
- Be prepared and eligible to take the ASCP -
American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of
Registry Exam.
- Have completed foundational general education
coursework applicable and transferable to KVCC
degree programs.
ADDITIONAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Attendance is mandatory at all classroom and
clinical rotations as assigned. Appropriate
hospital dress code must be followed while on
clinical rotations. Students will be required to
do a minimum of 100 successful venipunctures, 25
successful skin punctures, and participate in an
orientation at a full service laboratory. In
addition, students must:
- Have a passing grade of 75 in MLT103 in
order to participate in clinical rotations.
- Complete required proof of immunization form for
Hepatitis B, Diphtheria, Tetanus, Rubella, Rubeola, Tuberculosis screening, and proof of
Chicken Pox and Mumps.
- Have a valid Healthcare Provider CPR card prior
to starting clinical rotations.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
- Family Planning Centers
- Hospitals/Laboratories
- Physicians’ Offices
- Family Practice Clinics
- Pediatricians’ Offices
- Specialized Medical Offices
- Federally Funded Health Care Programs
CRITERIA FOR GRADUATION Students must complete 21 credits in the
Phlebotomy certificate program and achieve a
minimum grade of “C” in all courses. Students
must maintain a final GPA of 2.0.
|
FIRST SEMESTER |
CERTIFICATE |
CREDIT HOURS |
| ENG101 |
English Composition |
3 |
| MAS121 |
Medical Terminology |
3 |
| MAT113 |
Elements of Mathematics |
3 |
| |
TOTAL FIRST SEMESTER
CREDITS |
9 |
|
SECOND SEMESTER |
|
CREDIT
HOURS |
| COM104 |
Intro to
Communication |
3 |
| CPT117 |
Software
Applications I |
3 |
| MLT103 |
Phlebotomy |
6 |
| |
TOTAL SECOND SEMESTER CREDITS |
12 |
| |
TOTAL CREDITS |
21 |
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