Phlebotomy (Blood Collection), Certificate
Certificate—13 credit hours
Curriculum Code 1306
This program presents the basics of phlebotomy. 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 health care 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 patients and their families. To ensure quality training is available to persons interested in this field of work, Moraine Valley has developed a training program in phlebotomy. 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 pass the prerequisite course, MRT-110 Medical Terminology, with a minimum passing grade of "C" or higher.
- A student must be 18 years of age or older before the start of 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 US 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 specific 10-panel drug screening must be successfully completed before a clinical assignment is made.
- Students must complete the Moraine Valley HIPAA training session.
Program Calendar
Students may complete the program in any two consecutive semesters. Students must complete the second part of the program (PHB-111 & PHB-112) within two semesters of completing PHB-110.
Required Career Courses
13 credit hours as follows:
| MRT-110 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| PHB-110 | Principles & Practice of Phlebotomy | 6 |
| PHB-111 | Phlebotomy Clinical Practice Seminar | 2 |
| PHB-112 | Phlebotomy Clinical Practice | 2 |
Suggested Schedule
Semester 1 (3 credit hours)
Semester 2 (6 credit hours)
| PHB-110 | Principles & Practice of Phlebotomy | 6 |
Semester 3 (4 credit hours)
| PHB-111 | Phlebotomy Clinical Practice Seminar | 2 |
| PHB-112 | Phlebotomy Clinical Practice | 2 |