Phlebotomy (Blood Collection), Certificate

Certificate—10 credit hours

Curriculum Code 1306

Laboratory scientists, technologists and technicians require blood specimens that have been obtained promptly, efficiently and safely by qualified phlebotomists. The phlebotomist is an integral member of the laboratory team. This individual must be well trained in all aspects of specimen collection and processing. The phlebotomist must also be able to maintain high standards of professionalism with clients or patients. To ensure quality training is available to persons interested in this field of work, Moraine Valley has developed a training program in phlebotomy. This certificate program presents the basics of phlebotomy in three courses consisting of nine credit hours.

Employment opportunities for phlebotomists are widespread. The growth is driven by the increased medical needs of an aging population and more diagnostic testing. Locally, the labor market is growing, primarily due to the increase in home health care services and employment opportunities with contract laboratory organizations.

Accreditation/Approval

The Phlebotomy Program curriculum is approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS). Moraine Valley’s Phlebotomy Program is one of four programs in the nation to earn NAACLS charter approval.

Certification

Program graduates are eligible to take the phlebotomy certification examination of their choice.

Program Requirements

In order to register for PHB-110, students must take the Compass test for reading and attain an appropriate score on the placement test. If students do not attain an appropriate reading score, students must take RDG-091 and attain a grade of “C” or higher in order to enroll in PHB-110.
Students must achieve a minimum passing grade of “C” (2.0) in both lecture and laboratory portions of Principles and Practice of Phlebotomy (PHB-110).
Students must submit a completed history and physical form signed by a physician prior to clinical assignment.
Students are responsible for transportation to and from clinical affiliates.
Students are responsible for securing their own uniform for clinical rotations.
A complete high school transcript showing date of graduation or a GED certificate must be submitted to the coordinator prior to completion of the program.
A liability insurance fee is required.
The college requires that students have minimal health insurance coverage during the clinical experience.
A criminal background check must be successfully completed before a clinical assignment is made.
A drug screening must be successfully completed before a clinical assignment is made.
A student must be 18 years of age or older before being assigned to a clinical rotation.
Students must complete the Moraine Valley HIPAA training session.

Program Calendar

Students may complete the program in any two consecutive semesters. Students may opt to complete their clinical rotations at any time within one year of their completion of PHB-110.

Required Career Courses

10 credit hours as follows:

PHB-110	Principles & Practice of Phlebotomy	6
PHB-111	Phlebotomy Clinical Practice Seminar	2
PHB-112	Phlebotomy Clinical Practice	2

Suggested Schedule

Semester 1 (6 credit hours)

PHB-110

Principles & Practice of Phlebotomy

Semester 2 (4 credit hours)

PHB-111	Phlebotomy Clinical Practice Seminar	2
PHB-112	Phlebotomy Clinical Practice	2