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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
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24 hours
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$299
($150 tuition + $149 fees)
8216
M-Th 9am–4pm 6/13–6/16 Monroe Center/MC120
CAH143
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24 hours
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$399
($175 tuition + $224 fees)
8217
M-Th 9 am–4 pm 6/20–6/23 Monroe Center/MC120
CAH483
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30 hours
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$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
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$499 ($399 tuition + $100 fees)
5165
MTTh 9am–12pm 7/21–8/23 Monroe Center/MC123
CAH466
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100 hours
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$625
($425 tuition + $200 fees)
5166
M–F 7am–5pm 8/24–12/16* TBA
*
No class 9/5, 11/24, 11/25