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PHLEBOTOMYTECHNICIAN

PREREQUISITE INFORMATION:

This course is not available for online

registration. Registrations will be accepted at FCC’s main campus. For

more information, contact FCC at 240-629-7904.

Prerequisites: Placement into EN52 or ESL 99 (students will need to take

placement tests in the college’s Testing Center), provide proof of being

18 years of age or older at time of registration, CAH 144-Introduction

to Health care Careers and CAH 143 – Introduction to Allied Health

Skills. In person or mail in registration will be required. Other program

requirements PRIOR to Clinical: provide evidence of a negative TB test

or chest X-ray, undergo a physical examination and provide proof of

up-to-date immunizations, current American Heart Association Health

care Provider CPR card or SAF 112-Health care Provider CPR, provide proof

of health insurance, undergo a background check and fingerprinting.

Fees for background check and fingerprinting are included in course fees.

Students will receive paperwork for their physical exam, immunizations,

fingerprinting and background check during the beginning of CAH 483.

CAH 144 Intro to Health Care Careers

Gain the knowledge and skills needed to perform effectively in a learning

environment and work productively in a health care setting. You will

learn basic competencies of anatomy and physiology, HIPPA, workplace

professionalism, communication and customer service, diversity, cultural

competencies, task prioritization, and documentation specific to the

health care environment. Required course for students entering Certified

Nursing Assistant Program or Phlebotomy Technician Program.

CAH 143 Intro to Allied Health Skills

This course is designed to introduce you to the basic patient skills

required as a health care professional. Continue your understanding of

anatomy and physiology, the techniques of determining vital signs, blood

pressure, respiration, pulse, and patient communications. These skills

enable you to function more effectively as a professional in a health care

setting. Required course for students entering Certified Nursing Assistant

Program or Phlebotomy Technician Program.

CAH 483 Phlebotomy Technician Preparation I:

Theoretical Applications

In Part I, Theoretical Applications, students learn basic phlebotomy

technical background and professional preparation for working as a

phlebotomist. Students are introduced to anatomy and physiology

with special emphasis on the cardiovascular and lymphatic system,

applicable medical terminology and an overview of health care

settings where phlebotomy services are performed. Students learn

and apply professional ethics and behavior; interpersonal and

written communications, including cultural competency; systems of

documentation; and safety and infection control. Students will develop

knowledge and comprehensive skills to prepare them to perform

venipunctures completely and safely as they progress to Part II: Practical

Applications. The full program includes classroom and both in-class and

on-site clinical practice at local health care facilities. This program requires

study time outside of class and includes both written and practical

(hands-on) skills assessments, which must be passed prior to starting

the clinical course. The program prepares students to take a national

certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology.

CAH 484 Phlebotomy Technician Preparation II:

Practical Applications

Phlebotomy Technician II: Practical Applications is a continuation of

Part I: Theoretical Applications. In this course students learn to perform

venipuncture and specialized phlebotomy procedures. Students are

familiarized with blood collection equipment and selection, specimen

handling and identifying complications related to blood collection

and medical errors. Students train on a variety of procedures and

techniques for typical and special populations clients. Special topics in

specimen uses for testing in forensics, workplace and sports are explored.

Hands-on skills practicums prepare students for the clinical course.

The full program includes classroom and on-site clinical practice with

experienced phlebotomists at local health care facilities to give students

hand-on professional experience and prepares students to take a national

certification with the American Society for Clinical Pathology. The

program requires study time outside of class and includes both written

and practical (hands-on) skills assessments, which must be passed prior to

starting the clinical course.

CAH 466 Phlebotomy Technician Clinical

Participate in 100 hours of supervised clinical rotations with experienced

phlebotomists in local health care facilities. Students will perform

100 supervised venipunctures. Individual skills and execution will be

evaluated daily. Clinical offers daytime hours only. Hours vary based on

clinical location.

HEALTH CARE CAREERS

PHLEBOTOMY DAYTIME OPTION

CAH144

|

24 hours

|

$299

($150 tuition + $149 fees)

8216

M-Th 9am–4pm 6/13–6/16 Monroe Center/MC120

CAH143

|

24 hours

|

$399

($175 tuition + $224 fees)

8217

M-Th 9 am–4 pm 6/20–6/23 Monroe Center/MC120

CAH483

|

30 hours

|

$399 ($299 tuition + $100 fees)

8219

MTTh 9am–12pm 6/27–7/19* Monroe Center/MC123

*No class 7/4.

CAH484

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45 hours

|

$499 ($399 tuition + $100 fees)

5165

MTTh 9am–12pm 7/21–8/23 Monroe Center/MC123

CAH466

|

100 hours

|

$625

($425 tuition + $200 fees)

5166

M–F 7am–5pm 8/24–12/16* TBA

*

No class 9/5, 11/24, 11/25