Medical Laboratory Technology: Phlebotomy, C.S.C.

Career Studies Certificate

The program is designed to prepare personnel who collect and process blood and other samples for medical laboratory analysis. Phlebotomists work in hospitals, medical clinics, commercial laboratories, and in other settings where blood is collected from patients. The curriculum includes learning experiences in both on-campus laboratories and affiliated clinical laboratories. Graduates are eligible to sit for the national examination to become certified as a phlebotomy technician.

Course Curriculum

Below is a table that shows the courses needed to satisfy this program. Please speak with an advisor to ensure you meet your program requirements.

One Semester Credits
1st Semester
1ENG 111 College Composition I 3
HIM 130 Healthcare Information Systems 3
2HLT 141 Introduction to Medical Terminology 1
HLT 145 Ethics for Healthcare Personnel 2
MDL 105 Phlebotomy 3
MDL 106 Clinical Phlebotomy 4
Total 16
Total credits for the Career Studies Certificate = 16
One Semester Credits
1st Semester
1ENG
111
 3
HIM
130
 3
2HLT
141
 1
HLT
145
 2
MDL
105
 3
MDL
106
 4
Total 16
Total credits for the Career Studies Certificate = 16

1 May substitute ENG 112 or higher.

2 May substitute HIM 111.

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