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Develop the technical skills and confidence to safely collect blood specimens for diagnostic testing.
Become a phlebotomist and start a career that is in-demand in as little as one semester. By earning your phlebotomy technician certificate, you can quickly get your foot in the door or expand your skills in the medical field. The program is also beneficial for nursing students, certified nursing students and medical assistants.
Medical and laboratory terminology, anatomy of the circulatory system, interpersonal communication, laboratory safety, legal guidelines, blood collection procedures and professional skills are covered and you can complete the 10 credit-hour certificate program by taking the three courses either in one semester or two semesters.
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Find the vein and your calling with a Career in Phlebotomy
Learn proper collection techniques, infection control, patient communication and specimen handling.
Phlebotomists obtain blood specimens promptly, efficiently and safely. Phlebotomists typically work in hospital clinical laboratories, out-patient labs, physician’s offices, donor centers, pharmaceutical firms, research institutions, hospices, public health clinics and many other venues, both civilian and military. As integral members of the health care team, phlebotomists must be well trained in all aspects of specimen collection and transport. They also must maintain high standards of professionalism and compassion while interacting with patients and their families.
After completion of this certificate program, students are eligible to take a national certification exam of their choice.
The Computed Tomography Certificate Program at Moraine Valley is designed to be completed in one year.
All students must be able to perform the essential functions of the curriculum. In addition to the general admission criteria required by the college, phlebotomy students must be able to:
- Use digital fine motor skills with both hands continually throughout the day.
- See clearly enough to read hand-written and computer-generated communications.
- Work standing on their feet for the majority of the day.
- Walk to and from patient service areas of the hospital for the majority of the day.
- Help patients in and out of phlebotomy chairs and tables.
- Write and speak to patients and staff effectively.
- Interact appropriately with patients, physicians, peers and supervisor.
- Use good judgment to seek assistance when needed.
- Lift a minimum of 25 pounds unassisted.
- Apply safety and infection control standards learned in the program to maintain a safe and clean environment for patients and self.
Pre-requisites
All students must have completed MRT-110 (Medical Terminology) with a minimum grade of “C”.
Transcripts
A complete US high school transcript showing date of graduation or a GED certificate must be submitted to the coordinator prior to the start of the second half of the program.
Program Mission
The program鈥檚 mission is to educate and train students to meet standards of practice for entry-level phlebotomy professionals. Faculty will use appropriate methodologies to promote student learning.
Student learning will emerge from the cognitive (intellectual), psychomotor (physical), clinical and effective (social, emotional and ethical) elements of phlebotomy as defined for the entry-level practitioner by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and the 好色先生 Phlebotomy Program Advisory Committee. Student learning will occur within an intellectual atmosphere that promotes continuing education as part of professional dedication and lifelong learning and within an ethical framework for student conduct in both the classroom and clinical settings.
Program Outcomes
The outcomes have been developed based on the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and the recommendations of the 好色先生 Phlebotomy Program Advisory Committee. After completion of the 好色先生 Phlebotomy Program the student will be able to:
- Discuss the health care delivery system and define medical terminology as it relates to
phlebotomy. - Apply knowledge of anatomy and physiology while collecting blood specimens.
- Apply knowledge of collection equipment, various types of additives used, special
precautions necessary and substances that can interfere in clinical analysis of blood
constituents. - Perform specimen collection, transport, and processing according to CLSI standards
using appropriate specimen collection equipment while observing infection control and
safety protocols. - Perform and interpret quality assurance and quality control as it relates to phlebotomy.
- Demonstrate professional communication and ethical conduct that is appropriate in the
healthcare workplace.
Completion of the Moraine Valley鈥檚 program is NOT dependent upon successful completion of a phlebotomy certification exam.
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
5600 No. River Road, Suite 720
Rosemont, IL 60018-5119
Phone: (773)714-8880
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| Program | Type of Credential | Curriculum Code | Department or Division |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certificate | 1306 | Health Sciences |
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