Phlebotomy

Overview
Program Outcomes
Program Entry Information

Overview

A certificate in Phlebotomy will provide the student a background in basic anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, medical office procedures, and phlebotomy skills. This program also includes an externship experience at a clinical facility where students must perform successful venipuncture and blood draws on at least 100 patients. Once completed, students are eligible to apply for State licensure as a Health Care Assistant, Level A.

Program Outcomes

Perform venous and capillary invasive procedures for blood withdrawal. Demonstrate the knowledge and skills for entry level competency as a Category “A” Health Care Assistant, per guidelines outline in WAC 246-826-130.
Properly administer appropriate approved drugs per topical, rectal, otic, ophthalmic, and inhaled routes.
Interpret the Washington State Health Care Assistant Law and, how it applies to the phlebotomist with 80% accuracy.
Describe the phlebotomist’s role in a medical lab setting with 80% accuracy.
State eight rules for safety within the laboratory with 100% accuracy.
Explain the disease cycle of infectious pathogens with 80% accuracy.
Select appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment), demonstrate proper hand washing technique and safe removal of contaminated gloves with 100% accuracy.
Explain the purpose and mission of OSHA/WSAH and Universal Precautions, define “CLIA 88” as it applies to phlebotomists, and explain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) with 80% accuracy.
Define quality control and state the principle of quality assurance with 80% accuracy.
Define the difference between arteries, veins and capillaries; describe the different cells and components of blood and their functions, with at least 80% accuracy.
Define the difference between serum and plasma with 100% accuracy.
Identify the different supplies and equipment used in venipuncture and capillary collection with at least 80% accuracy.
Demonstrate proper, safe, and successful venipuncture with at least 80% accuracy.
List the most frequently encountered medical/physiological complications of venipuncture, and explain preventative measures and appropriate treatment for each with at least 80% accuracy.
Explain the most common causes, and remedies, of a “short” draw or no blood collected during venipuncture, list the four most common reasons for specimen rejection by the laboratory, and discuss preventative measures with at least 80% accuracy.

Program Entry Information

Program Start

This program typically admits students for the winter and summer quarters.

Testing Requirements

ACCUPLACER Reading Comprehension and Sentence Skills score of 71 or higher.
Computerized Touch Keyboarding (CAP 105 ) can be satisfied by passing the Office Proficiency Assessment & Certification (OPAC) test with a score of 35 WPM.

Pre-Program Course Requirements

Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology (BIO 105 ) or Human A & P 1 (BIOL& 241 ) and Human A & P 2 (BIOL& 242 )
Diseases of the Human Body (BIO 127 ) or General Biology with Lab (BIOL& 160 )
Fundamentals of Medical Terminology (HT 126 ) or Comprehensive Medical Terminology (HT 129 ) or Human A & P I (BIOL& 241 ) and Human A & P II (BIOL& 242 )
Medical Office Procedures (BUS 230 )
Computerized Touch Keyboarding (CAP 105 )
HIV/AIDS: Healthcare Professional- 7 Hour (HLTH 133 )
First Aid Fundamentals (HLTH 155 )

Degree and Certificate Requirements

Certificate completion requires a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or greater and minimum grade of C/2.0 for required courses.

Program Application/Forms

Phlebotomy Application Completion Form
Essential Skills and Functional Abilities Form
Criminal History Background Check Notification Form
Official transcripts documenting prerequisite completion, including unofficial BTC transcripts.
OPAC Test Score (if applicable)

Students who have successfully completed: General Biology w/Lab (BIOL& 160 ), Human A&P 1 (BIOL& 241 ) and Human A&P 2 (BIOL& 242 ) will have satisfied BIO 105 , HT 126 and BIO 127 .

Prior to registration for HO 157 Introduction to Phlebotomy Skills , admitted students must complete and submit evidence of the following requirements:

Criminal background check
11-panel drug screen

Students will be required to create an online account with Certified Background and pay a fee of $89.00 for the background check and drug screen.

Students may be required to travel to Skagit County for clinical placement.

Programs

Certificate

Phlebotomy Certificate

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