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Phlebotomy--More About
the Program
Aphlebotomist
is an integral member of the medical laboratory team. Laboratory scientists,
technologists and technicians require blood specimens that have been obtained
promptly, efficiently and safely by qualified phlebotomists.
Phlebotomists must be well trained
in all aspects of specimen collection and handling, and must also be able to
maintain high standards of professionalism with clients or patients.
To insure quality training is
available to persons interested in this field, Moraine Valley Community College
offers a Phlebotomy Training Program. This program is approved by the National
Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)*. This nine-credit
program presents the basics of phlebotomy in a three-course sequence.
PHB-110 Principles and
Practice of Phlebotomy (6 Credit Hours)
This course consists of lecture and laboratory sessions covering phlebotomy
equipment and techniques. Course work also includes laboratory safety, infection
control, terminology, and anatomy and physiology appropriate to phlebotomy. This
course trains students to be effective participants on a medical laboratory
team. Instruction, demonstration and practice of blood collection are included.
Communication techniques are also explored.
Principles and Practice of Phlebotomy is
offered every semester. Three sections are available: section 001 is scheduled
for mornings; section 002 is scheduled for early afternoon; and, section 201 is
scheduled for late afternoon and evening.
The first half of the course is the most
challenging academically. The last half of the course concentrates on preparing
to the student for the clinical experience and obtaining bloodsamples by
venipuncture. To successfully complete PHB-110, students must complete at least
55 successful venipunctures—30 taken from artificial arms and 25 from fellow
students.
PHB-111—Phlebotomy
Clinical Practice Seminar (1 Credit Hour)
Corequisite: PHB-112
The course includes a series of
workshops addressing issues related to the student’s clinical rotation and/or
the field of phlebotomy. Discussion topics include student reaction to
supervised clinical experiences, professional issues, communication skills
appropriate for a diverse patient population, and application of customer
service skills. Issues related to the student's clinical rotation are also
discussed.
PHB-112—Phlebotomy
Clinical Practice (2 Credit Hours)
Corequisite: PHB-111
This course consists of 120 contact hours of supervised practice of
phlebotomy at an affiliate hospital or accredited laboratory. This course
provides a student with clinical phlebotomy experience.
Upon successful completion of the Principles
and Practice of Phlebotomy (PHB-110) course, a student is scheduled for 120
hours of clin¬ical practice. Only one student is scheduled at a clinical
facility at a time. Therefore, student clinical rotations are staggered
throughout the semester. Present sites include the following:
- Adventist LaGrange Memorial Hospital
- Advocate Christ Hospital and Medical
Center
- Advocate South Suburban Hospital
- Alverno/Provena Clinical
Laboratories/Patient Service Center Division
- Alverno/Provena Clinical Laboratories/St.
James Hospital
- Alverno/Provena Clinical Laboratories/ St.
James Hospital at Olympia Fields
- Edward Hospital
- Ingalls Memorial Hospital
- Little Company of Mary Hospital
- Northern Illinois Clinical Laboratories
- Palos Community Hospital
- Pronger Smith Clinic
- Quest Diagnostics
- Silver Cross Hospital
Certification Exams
After successful completion of PHB-110, PHB-111
and PHB-112, and graduation from the program, students are eligible to take the
certifi¬cation exam of their choice. Certifying agencies include the American
Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP), International Academy of Phlebotomy
Sciences Inc., National Certification Agency (NCA), and the National Phlebotomy
Association (NPA).
This program is intended to lead to employment.
If you are considering transferring to a four-year college or university to
obtain a bachelor’s degree using the courses from this program, make an
appointment with an academic advisor to review your options.
*National Accrediting Agency for Clinical
Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)
8410 W. Bryn Mawr Avenue, Suite 670
Chicago, IL 60631-3415
Phone: (773)714-8880
Web Site: http://www.naacls.org |