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Phlebotomy 2007-2008
offered by: the Medical Laboratory Technology Program

Certificate of Completion Phlebotomy

Students learn the essentials of drawing blood, the role of the phlebotomist, safety and infection control, blood collection equipment, specimen processing, simple "waived testing," and practice with equipment on classmates. Upon successful completion of didactic and student lab practice, students can register for a practicum work experience.  This is offered twice a year either in Spring or Fall quarter with the clinical practicum training the second 1quarter.  Medical insurance is required.

OUTCOMES

Students will be prepared to work in this field after two quarters study and training.

PREREQUISITES

ESL 095 or Eng 100

CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Cr.
MLT 214/MLT 121 Essentials of Phlebotomy . . . . . . . . . . .3
MLT 215/MLT 132 Phlebotomy Practicum* . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
MLT 216/MLT 123 AIDS & HIV Education for Healthcare Workers . 1
MLT 217/MLT 122 Phlebotomy Lab Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
 and Complete WorkKeys Workplace Skills Preparation

*To participate in MLT 215, Phlebotomy Practicum, students must:
1. Complete MLT 214/121 and MLT 217/122 with a grade of 2.0 or better.
2. Show proof of health insurance to Shoreline Community
   College faculty arranging the off-campus practicum training
   in a healthcare facility.
3. Pay an additional $5.50 Washington State liability fee which
   is included with the 2-credit tuition.

OPTIONAL CLASSES
Additional Classes to enhance a student’s background
might include:
Terminology or Anatomy and Physiology
HCI 132 Medical Terminology (5) –or–
HCI 135 Intro to Medical Terminology (3) . . . . . . 3-5
BIOSC 108 Intro to Human Anatomy and Physiology . . . .5
Computer classes
BusTc 105 Beginning Keyboarding . . . . . . . . . . . .5
CIS 105 Computer Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
CIS 102 Computer Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Computer classes
BusAd 112 Essentials of Human Relations . . . . . . . .2

Clinical Facility partners in phlebotomy training:
Cascade Valley Hospital
Dynacare Laboratories, Seattle, Skagit, Mt. Vernon
Edmonds Family Medicine
Evergreen Healthcare
Highline Medical Center
Minor and James Medical PLLC
Naval Hospital Bremerton
Northwest Clinical Laboratory
Overlake Hospital Medical Center
Stevens Healthcare
The Everett Clinic
Veterans Puget Sound Health Care System - Seattle
Whidbey General Hospital

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Upon completion of the Phlebotomy Program students receive a "Certificate of Completion" in Phlebotomy.  Students train 3 to 4 weeks at a clinical facility, and are ready to enter the job market.


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