Phlebotomy Diploma (D45950)
This program prepares individuals to obtain blood and other specimens for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Course work includes proper specimen collection and handling, communication skills, and maintaining patient data. Graduates may qualify for employment in hospitals, clinics, physicians' offices, and other health care settings and may be eligible for national certification as phlebotomy technicians.
Course and Hour Requirements
Major Courses
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| | | | | | |
| HEA 112 | First Aid & CPR |
1
|
2
| | 2 |
| | or | | | | |
| HSC 110 | Orientation to Health Careers |
1
|
0
| | 1 |
| | | | | | |
| MED 121 | Medical Terminology I |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| MED 122 | Medical Terminology II |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| PBT 100 | Phlebotomy Technology |
5
|
2
|
0
| 6 |
| PBT 101 | Phlebotomy Practicum |
0
|
0
|
9
| 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
Total Major Hours: 30-31
General Education Courses
Communications:
Total General Education Hours: 6
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 36-37
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Fall Semester
| BIO 168 | Anatomy and Physiology I |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| | | | | | |
| HEA 112 | First Aid & CPR |
1
|
2
| | 2 |
| | or | | | | |
| HSC 110 | Orientation to Health Careers |
1
|
0
| | 1 |
| | | | | | |
| MED 121 | Medical Terminology I |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| PBT 100 | Phlebotomy Technology |
5
|
2
|
0
| 6 |
| PBT 101 | Phlebotomy Practicum |
0
|
0
|
9
| 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
12
|
5-7
|
9
| 17-18 |
Spring Semester
| BIO 169 | Anatomy and Physiology II |
3
|
3
| | 4 |
| COM 231 | Public Speaking |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| ENG 111 | Writing and Inquiry |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| MED 122 | Medical Terminology II |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| PSY 150 | General Psychology |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
15
|
3
|
0
| 16 |
Summer Term
| SOC 210 | Introduction to Sociology |
3
|
0
| | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: |
3
|
0
|
0
| 3 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 36-37
| Diploma | College Transfer |
Yes
|
No
|