Clinic Assistant (Phlebotomy), TCC (511009)  Technical Certificate of Credit


Campus Locations: Thomasville

This certificate program provides entry level preparation for initial employment as a clinical assistant. This program provides training in the necessary skills and knowledge required to provide area health care facilities and mobile lab facilities with prospective employees. This certificate program focuses on the drawing of blood for laboratory testing.

Length of Program: Two (2) Semesters

Student Learning Outcomes:
• Students will collect appropriate specimens for testing in the Clinical Laboratory.

Entrance Date: See admissions office for program start dates

Entrance Requirements: Refer to Admissions criteria. Click for Entrance Score Requirements.

Age: Applicant must be 18 years of age or older.

Education: An applicant must be a high school graduate or the equivalent (GED). College transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Advisor: A Program Advisor should be consulted prior to enrolling in any course. An advisor will be assigned by admissions.

Additional Requirements: Physical Exam, Drug Toxicology, Criminal Background Check.

Program Final Exit Point: Clinic Assistant, Technical Certificate of Credit. Eligible to apply for the Phlebotomy Technician exam.

Credits Required for Graduation: 11 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation.

Cost
Books: $77.90
Fees: $524.00
Tuition: $267.00
Total: $868.90
Books: $282.60
Fees: $324.00
Tuition: $712.00
Total: $1,318.60
Curriculum Outline (11 hours)
1: Occupational Courses (11 hours) 11
ALHS 1058

3.00 Credits Pre-requisite(s): PHLT 1030 Introduces students to specific patient care techniques and to point of care testing. Topics include: lab equipment function and troubleshooting, and quality assurance and control.

3
PHLT 1030

3.00 Credits Pre-requisite(s): Program Admission NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are required to complete the entry level occupational work ethics course during the same term. Provides an introduction to blood collecting techniques and processing specimens. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to collect all types of blood samples from hospitalized patients. Topics include: venipuncture procedure, safety and quality assurance; isolation techniques, venipuncture problems, and definitions; lab test profiles and patient care areas; other specimen collections and specimen processing; test combinations, skin punctures and POCT; professional ethics and malpractice; and certification and licensure.

3
PHLT 1050

5.00 Credits Pre/Co-requisite(s): PHLT 1030 NOTE: Students enrolled in this course are required to complete the capstone level occupational work ethics course during the same term. Provides work experiences in a clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on enhancing skills in venipuncture techniques. Topics include: introduction to clinical policies and procedures and work ethics; routine collections: adult, pediatric, and newborn; and special procedures.

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