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Nov 23, 2024
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2013-2014 Catalog & Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Phlebotomy, Allied Health AAS
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Allied Health degrees join a student’s prior health education background with business, health team and general education skills that together will help provide graduates with additional employment and career advancement opportunities.
The addition of general business, health and general education courses, as well as core Health Information Services courses complement skill-sets of those who already hold a Phlebotomy/Patient Care Technician diploma. An Allied Health AAS Degree also completes the career ladder, which enables students to advance from diploma programs into AAS Degree completion that then qualifies them to pursue a BS degree.
Coursework can be completed in 2 full-time semesters, in various delivery styles of day or evening coursework, as well as online offerings of Business or General Education courses that provide a more flexible scheduling alternative. For those needing a part-time pace for their busy lifestyles, please see an advisor to develop a plan to finish the coursework over 3+ semesters.
Background checks and drug screenings are required for this program.
- Bring Your Own Laptop (BYOL) (You can either purchase a laptop on your own or purchase own from the STI Support Center. Estimated 750.00 for laptop.)
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Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of a Associate of Applied Science Degree in Phlebotomy/Patient Care Technician, Allied Health a student will be able to:
Science and Technology
- Explain the actions of anticoagulants to prevent blood coagulation.
- Be able to operate and troubleshoot blood drawing devices.
- Recognizes the differences is patient vasculature when selecting vein.
- Understands the principle of blood circulation.
Problem Solving/Critical Thinking
- Recognize the importance of correct blood collection techniques in managing total patient care.
- List the factors that influence the integrity of a blood specimen.
- Identify the types of evacuated tubes by color code, state the anticoagulants and additives present, the mechanism of action and any special characteristics of each tube.
- List the correct order of draw for the various types of blood collection tubes.
- Perform dermal punctures.
- Identify the steps of the venipuncture procedure.
Professionalism
- Effectively interact with clinic and hospital staff.
- Provide quality and professional service.
- Demonstrate strong worth ethic and strong interpersonal skills.
- Works with patients in diverse situations.
- Exhibits flexibility and adaptability.
- Works to quiet patient anxiety before and during venipuncture.
- Provides friendly service by treating patients with dignity, respect and compassion.
Communication
- States the purpose of quality assurance in blood collection.
- Can explain the blood drawing procedure in words the patient can understand
- Discuss methods to safely dispose of contaminated needles.
- Discuss the purpose and types of tourniquets.
- List the required information on a requisition form.
- Define the chain of custody for patient samples.
- Discuss the use of gloves, gauze and bandages when performing venipuncture.
- Describe the patient prep and variables that can affect some laboratory tests.
- Effectively communicates with supervisor and other medical staff members.
Please see Health Information Services, Allied Health; Pharmacy Technician, Allied Health; and Surgical Technology, Allied Health for additional program outcomes. Program Curriculum - Total Credits: 36
Additional Information
*You can choose any courses from the suggested Tech Electives below or work with your Program Advisor for other technical elective options. Estimated total program fees
| Tuition |
$3,774 |
| Fees |
$3,204 |
| Physical & Immunizations |
$ 100 |
| Books & Supplies |
$2,400 |
| Background Check & Drug Screen |
$ 110 |
| TOTAL |
$9,558 |
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