Phlebotomy Technician Technical Certificate of Credit PT21

The Phlebotomy Technician program educates students to collect blood and process blood and body fluids. Phlebotomy technicians typically work in concert with clinical laboratory personnel and other healthcare providers in hospitals or other healthcare facilities. Topics covered include human anatomy, anatomical terminology, venipuncture, and clinical practice. Satisfactory completion of all program courses entitles students to participate in the American Medical Technologists Registered Phlebotomy Technicians examination and certification process. Some employers may require candidates to hold a Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RBT) or Certified Phlebotomy Technician (PBT). The cost of the examinations and certification is not part of the cost of the program and must be paid for by the student/graduate.

Minimum Test Scores:

Next Gen. ACCUPLACER

Reading:	224
Writing:	236
Arithmetic:	229

Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

ENGL 1010

Fundamentals of English I

3

Occupational Courses

ALHS 1011	Structures and Functions of the Human Body	5
ALHS 1040	Introduction to Health Care	3
ALHS 1090	Medical Terminology for ALHS	2
PHLT 1030	Introduction to Venipuncture	3
PHLT 1050	Clinical Practice	4

Choose one of the following

COLL 1010	College and Career Success Skills	3
COMP 1000	Introduction to Computer Literacy	3

Minimum Length of Program: 3 Term(s)

Total Credit Hours: 23