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Phlebotomy Technician 9-Month Certificate

Phlebotomy Technician 9-Month Certificate

Program Description

The Mission of the Turtle Mountain Community College Phlebotomy Technician Program is to provide a quality curriculum centered in Phlebotomy theory and clinical practice, preparing students for entry-level positions as Phlebotomy Technicians. The Turtle Mountain Community College Phlebotomy program will follow the Standard Requirements as put forth by:

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 N. River Road Suite 729
Rosemont, IL. 60018
Phone (733)714-8880

Phlebotomy professionals by academic and practical education are qualified to collect, transport, and process blood specimens for analysis. Phlebotomy professionals perform venipunctures and capillary (dermal) punctures adhering to all standards governing patient and employee safety. Phlebotomy professional demonstrate ethical and moral attitudes and principles that are necessary for gaining and maintaining the confidence of patients, professional associates and the community.

Upon successful completion of all academic and clinical components, a Certificate of Completion will be granted from the Turtle Mountain Community College Accredited Phlebotomy Program. Students will then be able to apply for Certification through on of the National Certification Agencies for laboratory personnel. Passing a National Certifying exam is not contingent on the student receiving their certificate.

Required Courses

  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Credits

  • BIOL 115

    Human Structure & Function/Lab

    4

  • Or

  • BIOL 220

    Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab

    4

  • BOTE 171

    Medical Terminology

    3

  • BOTE 177

    Job Readiness

    1

  • CLS 103

    Phlebotomy

    4

  • CLS 104

    Phlebotomy/Clinical Internship

    6

  • CLS 105

    Clinical Seminar/Laboratory Simulation

    4

  • CIS 101

    Computer Literacy

    3

Related General Education Courses

  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Credits

  • ENGL 105

    Technical Communications

    3

  • Or

  • ENGL 110

    College Composition I

    3

  • HPER 210

    First Aid/CPR

    2

  • PSYC 100

    Human Relations in Organizations

    3

  • Or

  • PSYC 111

    Introduction to Psychology

    3

Total Credit Hours: 33