Phlebotomy--FAQs

When will the next class start?
Spring Semester
PPHB-110, “Principles and Practice of Phlebotomy,” will begin the week of January 12, 2009.

PHB-110-001 is tentatively scheduled to meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.;

PHB-002 is scheduled to meet on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 1-5 p.m. and
PHB-110-201 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Registration for spring semester 2009 will begin in November 2008. Visit www.morainevalley.edu/schedule/index.asp for the most current scheduling and registration information.

Summer Session
PHB-110, “Principles and Practice of Phlebotomy,” will begin the week of May 26, 2009. PHB-110-001 is tentatively scheduled to meet on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 7:45 a.m.-Noon, PHB-110-002 is tentatively scheduled to meet on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 12:30-4.45 p.m. PHB-110-201 is tentatively scheduled to meet on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:15-9:30 p.m. Visit www.morainevalley.edu/schedule/index.asp for the most current scheduling and registration information.

Fall Semester
PHB-110, “Principles and Practice of Phlebotomy,” will begin the week of August 24, 2009. The following sections are offered: PHB-110-001 is tentatively scheduled to meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; PHB-002 is tentatively scheduled to meet on Monday and Wednesday afternoons from 1:30-5.30 p.m.; PHB-110-201 on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-9:30 p.m.

Visit www.morainevalley.edu/schedule/index.asp for the most current scheduling and registration information.

How do I apply to the Program?
No application is necessary – all you need to do is register for PHB-110. Choose from one of the class sections listed above. For additional information on registration procedures, visit www.morainevalley.edu/admiss/registration.htm.

How do I enroll in the Program?
Select the section of PHB-110 you would like to enroll in (see the list above). Register for the section of PHB-110 you have selected either in person, on the phone (708) 974-2110 or on the web www.morainevalley.edu/admiss/admissions.htm.

Does PHB-110 fill quickly?
Characteristically, PHB-110 fills quickly, so it is in your best interest to register as soon as possible. Students are encouraged to register for PHB-110 as soon as possible to assure their seat in the class. For additional information on registration procedures, please visit the college’s Web site or call (708) 974-2110.

If you attempt to register and find that the seats in the class are all full, don’t give up! Often times people register for the class and then change their minds for a variety of personal reasons – family emergency, spouse transfer to another location, pregnancy, etc. Unfortunately, there is no mechanism by which a waiting list could be created.

Therefore, if you attempt to register and find the classes are full, continue to check the enrollments. The easiest way to do that is by consulting the “Real Time Class Availability” link located on the following link: http://www.morainevalley.edu/schedule/index.asp. Retrieve the information for PHB-110 and register immediately when you see that a seat is available.

When will I do my clinical training?
Upon successful completion of PHB-110, students may enroll in PHB-111, “Phlebotomy Clinical Practice Seminar” and PHB-112, “Phlebotomy Clinical Practice”. Students receive clinical experience during PHB-112. The clinical rotations are three weeks in length and staggered throughout the semester. Some students who complete PHB-110 during fall semester 2008 will begin their three-week rotations as early as the end of January. Other students will not begin their clinical rotations until the end of November.

How are clinicals assigned?
Upon successful completion of PHB-110, students may enroll in PHB-111, “Phlebotomy Clinical Seminar” and PHB-112, “Phlebotomy Clinical Practice”. Clinical assignments are decided by lottery. Whoever pulls #1 selects their clinical assignment first, including dates and location. Most students end up with their first or second choice of clinical assignment.

How much does the program cost?
Costs for PHB-110 Principles and Practice of Phlebotomy-6 Credit Hours:
(In-district) Tuition, college activity fee, and tech fee-$77/credit hour
(Out of district) Tuition, college activity fee, and tech fee-$222/credit hour
Lab fees-$69.40
Student ID fee (Added to the cost of the first credit hour)-$1

Total registration cost for PHB-110:
Students registering for PHB-110 can expect a bill from Moraine Valley Community College at least for the amounts listed below:
In-district students: $532.40
Out-of-district students: $1402.40

Additional Costs for PHB-110:
In addition to registration costs, students are responsible for the following costs:

• Books: The total costs of the required textbooks is approximately $130; the optional texts are approximately $88. The books purchased for PHB-110 also will be used in PHB-111 and PHB-112. Visit the Bookstore’s Web site for the most accurate information regarding costs. Gloves are approximately $10.
• CPR Training: Students are required to be CPR for Health Care Provider certified to begin PHB-112. Students who are not already CPR certified must obtain CPR certification as a separate activity during PHB-110. MVCC offers CPR for Healthcare Provider training through the Workforce Development Division of the College. The course number is  AH8-039. For more information on CPR for Healthcare Providers, contact Aurora Zwick, Workforce Development, at (708) 974-5735. Students are financially responsible for the CPR training required.
• Physical Examination: While enrolled in PHB-110, students are required to obtain a physical examination in preparation for PHB-112. The student is responsible for the cost of the physical examination, and all of the immunizations, blood tests, and tuberculosis tests specified on the physical examination form.
• Health insurance: Moraine Valley Community College requires students to carry personal health insurance for the duration of their clinical rotation.
• Drug Screen: Students will be required to submit to and successfully complete a drug screen prior to clinical assignment. Unsuccessful completion of the drug screen requirement may prohibit a student from receiving a clinical assignment, pending physician review of the results.
• Criminal Background Checks: In order to comply with certain state statutes and/or clinical affiliation agreements, students may be asked to complete a criminal background check. Application forms for criminal background checks may be obtained through the Career Programs Subdivision Office, B150, and fees paid to the Bursar’s Office. The cost is $27, subject to change without notice. For information on criminal background application procedures, contact the Career Programs Subdivision Office at (708) 974-5708. Deadline dates for completion of criminal background checks will be announced by Program coordinators.

Costs for PHB-111-Phlebotomy Clinical Practice Seminar-1 Credit Hour
(In-district) Tuition, college activity fee, and tech fee-$77/credit hour
(Out of district) Tuition, college activity fee, and tech fee-$222/credit hour
Student ID fee (Added to the cost of the first credit hour)-$1

Total registration cost for PHB-111: Students registering for PHB-111 can expect a bill from Moraine Valley Community College at least for the amounts listed below:
In-District Students: $78 ($77/credit hour + $1 student id fee). Out-of-district Students: $223 ($222/credit hour + $1 student id fee).

• Books: The required course packet and textbook for this course cost approximately $50. The books used for PHB-110 can be used by the student in PHB-111. An additional optional text is available in the Bookstore for student purchase. The cost for this optional text is approximately $47. Please visit the Bookstore’s web site for the most accurate information regarding costs.

Costs for PHB-112, Phlebotomy Clinical Practice-2 Credit Hours
(In-district) Tuition, college activity fee, and tech fee-$77/credit hour
(Out of district) Tuition, college activity fee, and tech fee-$222/credit hour Lab fees-$27
Student ID fee (Added to the cost of the first credit hour)-$1

Total registration cost for PHB-112:
Students registering for PHB-112 can expect a bill from Moraine Valley Community College at least for the amounts listed below:
In-district students: $181
Out-of-district students: $471

Additional Costs of PHB-112
In addition to the registration costs, students are responsible for the following costs:

• Books: The required course packet for this course costs approximately $8 The books used for PHB-110 can be used by the student in PHB-112. An additional optional text is available in the Bookstore for student purchase. The cost for this optional text is approximately $50. Visit the Bookstore’s Web site for the most accurate information regarding costs.
• Graduation Petition Costs: Students must petition the college to receive their certificate of completion. The cost is $15.
• Lab Coats/Uniforms: The College currently requires that students provide their own lab coats for clinical rotations. If any additional uniform is required by a particular facility, the student is responsible for providing it. Students are informed about additional dress code requirements prior to site selection.
• Transportation: Students are required to provide their own transportation to and from clinical assignments.

How do I obtain certification after I have graduated?
First, select the certification agency you would like to be certified by. There are a number of agencies that offer certification to phlebotomists. Please click on the following link for a list and a description of agencies that offer certification to phlebotomists: www.phlebotomy.com/CertAgencies.html

Second, you must be certain you meet the eligibility criteria to challenge the exam. For example, the eligibility criteria for the American Society for Clinical Pathology Certification for Phlebotomy Technician are posted on the following link:
www.ascp.org/FunctionalNavigation/certification/GetCertified/TechnicianCertification.aspx

If you are a graduate of the Moraine Valley Community College Phlebotomy Program, you are eligible for the exam using Route 1.

Next, you must obtain and complete an application. For example, you may download an application to challenge the ASCP PBT exam from www.ascp.org/pdf/BORPBTCertificationApplication.aspx

Follow the directions posted on that page to apply by mail or online.

How do I obtain an evaluation of my foreign transcript?
Foreign transcripts must be evaluated to determine if your education is the equivalent of an American high school diploma. Please allow us to refer you to the following resources:

First, please call the Moraine Valley Community College International Student Affairs Department at (708) 974-5334 and request an appointment to have your foreign transcripts evaluated. Sometimes this department can assist with this and sometimes they cannot, depending on volume. Here is the web site for the International Student Affairs Department: www.morainevalley.edu/international.

If the International Student Affairs Department cannot assist you, then please contact one of the agencies included on the ASCP Board of Registry approved list of evaluation agencies posted to the following link, on page 29: http://www.ascp.org/services/helpmedecide.aspx?PDF=BOOK.

Agencies used previously and satisfactorily by Moraine Valley Phlebotomy students included on the list are referenced below:

Education Credential Evaluators, Inc.
P.O. Box 514070
Milwaukee, WI 53203-3470
(414) 289-3400
(414) 289-3411 FAX
E-mail: eval@ece.org
Web site: www.ece.org

World Education Services, Inc.
Midwest Office
P.O. Box 11623
Chicago, IL 60611-0623
(312) 222-0882
(312) 222-1217 FAX
E-mail: Midwest@wes.org

The evaluation process may be lengthy, so please begin as soon as possible. Students are allowed to select a clinical site with a pending foreign transcript evaluation, but will not be allowed to graduate until the process is completed.