Phlebotomy (CA)(Plan Code: PHLPHC20)

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Preliminary Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Must meet eligibility requirements for ENGL& 101 + 099
  • Obtain a minimum APPLICABLE GPA of 2.5 prior to program entry
  • Complete each required course with  grade of 'C' (2.0) or higher
Phlebotomy Foundation
AH 110Medical Terminology I 13
AH 104Health Care Delivery & Career Exploration3
HLTH 124Healthcare Provider CPR and First Aid1
AH 120Bloodborne Pathogens in Healthcare Settings1
AH 100Basic Concepts of Anatomy and Physiology I 13
Phlebotomy Core
Select from one of the following:
CMST& 210Interpersonal Communication5
MA 124Therapeutic Comm Skills for Health Prof2
Complete all of the following:
PHLE 115Phlebotomy Education W/Lab3
PHLE 116Basic Laboratory for The Phlebotomist3
PHLE 197Phlebotomy Clinical Experience5
PHLE 198Phlebotomy Clinical Seminar1
Total Credits/Units25-28
1

AH 100 and AH 110 must be seven (7) years current upon program entry.

Program Outcomes

Program outcomes are overarching skills that are emphasized and reinforced throughout several courses in a specific program; they are measurable statements that define what students should know or be able to do by the end of a certificate or degree at Clark College. After successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Accurately perform phlebotomy procedures in variable clinical environments.
  • Identify the varying clinical conditions that require a different methodology of sample collection.
  • Communicate effectively, accurately, and professionally, using verbal, non-verbal, and written language with diverse populations of patients and other healthcare providers.
  • Conduct self in an ethical and professional manner to provide quality patient care.
  • Apply safety and infection control standards in the health care environment.

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