CCertificate: PHLEBOTOMY (PHL6)
Credit Requirements: 17 semester credit hours
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Criminal Background Check Required: YES
Urine Drug Screening Required: YES
The Phlebotomy certificate prepares students for gainful employment in phlebotomy technician positions. The program encompasses the
essential theory, skills and special procedures required to meet the venipuncture needs in hospitals, clinics and other health care settings.
Students learn correct blood collection techniques for both venipuncture and capillary punctures, safe and effective collection procedures
and therapeutic laboratory testing for enhancement of patient satisfaction and better health care.
Selected learning experiences are provided in a number of health care agencies located within the geographical area served by the College, such as hospitals, laboratories, clinics and physician offices. Students are assigned to clinical sites based on space available basis as
well as relevant individual learning experiences.
PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
• Submit a Health Sciences Division Student Health Record indicating the candidate has the ability to perform the physical tasks required
in the program;
• Pass criminal background check and drug screening, 30 days prior to the start of AHS 143-Phlebotomy Skills (second semester)
• Proof of CPR certification;
• Completion of the General Hospital Orientation (GHO);
• Students will be required to purchase uniforms and a lab coat; and,
• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED.
Graduates are eligible to take a national certification examination for Phlebotomy.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Students must have reliable transportation for rotations to different clinic sites in Horry, Georgetown and/or Brunswick Counties during the
second semester.
Students may only have a ONE semester break between AHS 141 and AHS 143. Prior to readmission to AHS 143, the student MUST demonstrate proficiency by completing a written as well as practical examination. If more than one semester of break, the student must repeat
AHS 141 prior to entering AHS 143.
PROGRESSION REQUIREMENTS
A grade of “C” or better in each of the corequisite courses.
FIRST SEMESTER (SUMMER)
AHS
102
Medical Terminology*
AHS
106
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
AHS
141
Phlebotomy for the Health Care Provider
BIO
112
Basic Anatomy and Physiology*
TOTAL
3
1
3
4
11
SECOND SEMESTER (SPRING)
AHS
143
Phlebotomy Skills
TOTAL
6
6
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS
17
*With advisor approval, students may choose AHS 102 or AHS 104; BIO 112 or BIO 211.