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    Mar 28, 2024  
2015-2016 Student Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Phlebotomist, Certificate


Contact Information

Program Requirements

Typical Program

Degree/Certificate:     Certificate
HEGIS Code:             5205
SUNY Code:              0905
Major Code:              PHLB

The Career

Phlebotomists are specialized clinical support workers who collect blood from patients for laboratory testing. Results from laboratory testing provide valuable information to physicians for diagnosing and treating patients. These individuals are responsible for the performance of venipunctures; capillary punctures; skin stick; arterial punctures; handling of blood; handling of test tubes; use of a centrifuge; wearing gloves; wearing masks and gowns when necessary; keeping careful records; dealing with a broad spectrum of the population; handling difficult, confused, resistant or very young patients; and at times may work in an emergency setting or work with other professionals in an emergency setting.

Employment opportunities are available in hospitals, commercial laboratories, private physician offices, public health departments, clinics and blood banks.

The NCCC Approach

Because of the profession, course work consists of studies in clinical procedures. The student will complete a clinical practicum in a hospital, diagnostic laboratory, blood bank or medical office. The student is responsible for transportation to the clinical practicum site.

Course work focuses on Human Anatomy and Physiology, Phlebotomy, Medical Ethics, OSHA Regulations, Patient Communication, Medical Terminology and Patient Care.

Admission

Students admitted in fall, spring and summer.  Because of the sequencing of courses, it may take longer than two semesters to complete the program if a student begins in a spring or summer semester.

All applicants must meet the following admission requirements:

  1. High school diploma or equivalency diploma.
  2. Applicants will be tested for academic foundations in reading, writing and mathematics. To be accepted into the program, applicants must earn the minimum required score on these tests or pass the academic foundations course listed below.
If below the required score in Will need to pass
  Writing   ENG 099
  Reading   AAC 042
  Mathematics   MAT 002

These academic foundations courses do not count toward the degree.

Final acceptance into the Phlebotomist program depends upon the student submitting, and the Wellness Center approving, the physical examination prior to the student entering PHL 100. Health records must remain current during the period of enrollment in the program. The student is responsible for the costs associated with the physical examination report.

Requirements to Remain in the Program

Once accepted into the Phlebotomist program, continued matriculation is contingent upon:

Certification in Basic Life Support and First Aid Responding to Emergencies must be completed prior to the clinical practicum, PHL 102. This requirement may be fulfilled through successful completion of HED 214 or CPR for the professional rescuer offered by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Certification must remain current throughout the program. If the Basic Life Support requirement is successfully completed through an American Red Cross or American Heart Association program, a minimum of 2-credit hours in health/physical education are still required.

Program Goals and Objectives

The program is intended to prepare students for immediate entry-level employment in laboratories, physicians’ offices, hospitals, clinics and other health-care facilities. Students will be provided with the knowledge and experience necessary to collect blood samples from patients, prepare specimens for testing, perform related technical procedures and process the associated paperwork. Students will obtain the necessary organizational and communication skills required to perform their job. Upon completion of this program, graduates will be eligible to sit for the phlebotomy certification exam.

Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates will:

  • Communicate effectively knowledge of phlebotomy content areas to include anatomy and physiology, infection control and safety, types of collection equipment, specimen collection and processing
  • Apply the knowledge base of necessary skills and demonstrate the ability to function in the role of a phlebotomist

 

Program Requirements (PHLB)


  1. A total of at least 30-credit hours with a minimum curriculum grade-point average of 2.0. Academic Foundations courses do not count toward the certificate.
  2. Phlebotomist: A minimum of 7-credit hours to include:
    PHL 100 - Phlebotomy I 
    PHL 101 - Phlebotomy II 
      
  3. Biological Sciences: A minimum of 4-credit hours to include:
     
    BIO 117L - Human Biology Lab  
  4. Medical Assistant: A minimum of 9-credit hours to include:
    MED 101 - OSHA/CLIA Regulations 
    MED 102 - Patient Communication 
    MED 134 - Medical Terminology 
    MED 135 - Medical Ethics 
    MED 160 - Basic Patient Care 
    MED 261L - Basic Patient Care I Lab  
  5. Business: A minimum of 2-credit hours to include:
    MED 139 - Medical Office Communications  
  6. Health/Physical Education: A minimum of 2-credit hours to include:
    HED 214 - Advanced First Aid and CPR  
  7. Humanities: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include:
    ENG 101 - Writing I *
  8. Social Sciences: A minimum of 3-credit hours to include:
    PSY 110 - Introduction to Psychology  

 

Typical Program


Note:


*  Dependent upon the fulfillment of Academic foundations requirements.

Scholarship Opportunities


There are several scholarships available to NCCC students.  Scholarship deadline dates vary each semester.  For more information, please visit the scholarship webpage at www.niagaracc.suny.edu/scholarships . The NCCC Scholarship Office is located within the Financial Aid Complex, A-114 or by phone (716) 614-6205.