Phlebotomist

The Phlebotomy program is designed to prepare and train students to obtain blood from patients in a clinical setting. Students will obtain a broad knowledge of phlebotomy practice and be skilled in the techniques required to safely obtain blood specimens through venipuncture and properly dispose of biohazardous material related to specimen collection. Students will also learn about the data entry processes involved with phlebotomy, including order entry, specimen processing and documentation. Program graduates will be eligible to take the American Society of Clinical Pathology- Board of Certification, Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) examination to become a certified phlebotomist.

Career Studies Certificate in Phlebotomy

This career studies certificate is a two semester certificate.

First Year

First Semester

Course #	Course Title	Lect. Hrs.	Lab Hrs.	Credits	Transfer
ENG 137 ¹	Communication Processes I	3	0	3	View transfer information

HLT 145	Ethics for Health Care Personnel	2	0	2
MDL 105	Phlebotomy			3
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester		5	0	8

Second Semester

Course #	Course Title	Lect. Hrs.	Lab Hrs.	Credits	Transfer
ITE 152	Introduction to Digital and Information Literacy and Computer Applications	3	0	3
MDL 106	Clinical Phlebotomy			4
PSY 120 ²	Human Relations	3	0	3	View transfer information
Virginias Public Colleges & Universities Virginia Tech PSYC 1XXX Virginias Private Colleges & Universities Bluefield College ELECTIVE CREDIT Liberty University PSYC 1XX
Suggested Credits & Hours for Semester		6	0	10

Students who desire transferable credits are recommended to take ENG 111 in place of ENG 137.

Students may take PSY 200 or PSY 230 in place of PSY 120.

A comprehensive Criminal Background Check for criminal history and sex offender crimes against minors, a drug screen, and a medical examination is required for entrance into clinical agencies. Students with convictions or a positive drug screen may be prohibited from clinical practice and may not be able to complete the clinical portion of the program. Cost for criminal background checks, drug testing, and medical examination will be the responsibility of the student. Students must pass MDL 105 with a grade of "C" or better in order to progress to MDL 106.