Phlebotomy, Diploma
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Full Curriculum
DIPLOMA • 36 CREDITS • PHLEB DIPL
The purpose of this program is to prepare students to function as phlebotomists whose responsibilities include, but are not limited to, venipuncture and blood draw micro-collection techniques. These procedures are performed on patients of all ages at clinics, hospital labs, intensive care units, outpatient care centers, and nursing homes. In addition to coursework, phlebotomy students who have fulfilled a minimum of 120 hours in clinical practicum and have successfully performed 100 venipunctures are eligible to sit for the American Association of Medical Technologists, Phlebotomy Technician Certification exam.
**Which class should I take? When should I take it? Please click here for a recommended program sequence.
| Foundations of Excellence | 14 cr. | |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL115 | Anatomy and Physiology with Human Disease I | 4 cr. |
| BIOL116 | Anatomy and Physiology with Human Disease II | 4 cr. |
| ENGL109 | Composition | 3 cr. |
| HLTH100 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation/First Aid | 1 cr. |
| MATH125 | Intermediate Algebra | 3 cr. |
| Foundations of Health Professions | 12 cr. | |
|---|---|---|
| CISP112 | Applied Information Technology | 3 cr. |
| HLTH101 | Introduction to Health Careers | 3 cr. |
| HLTH110 | Medical Terminology | 3 cr. |
| HLTH230 | Health Care Law and Ethics | 3 cr. |
| Major | 9 cr. | |
|---|---|---|
| MEDA255 | Clinical Laboratory Procedures | 3 cr. |
| MEDA261 | Phlebotomy Laboratory | 3 cr. |
| MEDA262 | Phlebotomy Practicum | 3 cr. |
Gainful Employment Disclosure
| Related Jobs | Based on Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification code | |||
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| Cost of Education | ||||
| Tuition and Fees * | $19,948 | |||
| Books and Supplies | $2,100 | |||
| Room and Board | Not Applicable | |||
| Median Loan Debt | ||||
| Federal Loans | $15,750 | |||
| Private Education Loans | 0 | |||
| Institution Financing Plan | 0 | |||
| Normal Completion Time | One Year | |||
| On-time Graduation Rate** |
79% | |||
| Placement Rate | 83% | |||
* Total cost of completion based on 2012-13 published rates.
** Represents graduates between July 2011 through June 2012 who attended on a full-time basis and completed within the standard timeframe.
