Phlebotomy Technician (Fall Start), Diploma

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Phlebotomists draw blood from patients or donors in hospitals, blood banks, or similar facilities for analysis or other medical purposes. Phlebotomists verify or record identity of patient or donor and converse with patient or donor to ease fear of procedure. They apply tourniquets to arms, locate accessible veins, swab puncture areas with disinfectant, and insert needles into veins to draw blood into collection tubes or bags. Phlebotomists withdraw needles, apply treatment to puncture sites, and label and store blood containers for subsequent processing. They may prick fingers to draw blood, conduct interviews, take vital signs, and draw and test blood samples to screen donors at blood banks.

Background checks and drug screenings are required for this program. Please see Academic Handbook for the Health & Human Services Programs for additional/adjusted rules, regulations and policies regarding your program.

Note: This degree is a Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) program, meaning you can purchase a laptop on your own or from the Southeast Tech Support Center.

ALSO OFFERED AS A SPRING START PROGRAM!

Program Curriculum - Total Credits: 30

Fall Semester

SSS 100 - Student Success Seminar 2 Credit Hours
PH 101 - Introduction to Phlebotomy 2 Credit Hours
HC 110 - Basic Anatomy and Physiology 3 Credit Hours
HC 113 - Medical Terminology 2 Credit Hours
HC 114 - Health Care/Human Relations 3 Credit Hours
HC 121 - Patient Care Techniques I 3 Credit Hours
HC 121L - Patient Care Techniques I Lab Credit Hours
CIS 101 - Computer Essentials 2 Credit Hours

Satisfactory completion of the above classes are required to take the following:

Spring Semester

(Approximately 8 weeks)

ENGL 100 - Communication in the Workplace 3 Credit Hours or
ENGL 101T - Composition 3 Credit Hours
PH 121 - Principles and Practices 2 Credit Hours

(Approximately 8 weeks)

PH 122 - Clinical Practice 8 Credit Hours

Additional Information

*Requires satisfactory completion of all required coursework and approval of Program Chair.

A “C” or higher is required for all HC & PH courses.

Students entering a program in any semester other than outlined may not graduate in the expected amount of time.