The Career Studies Certificate in Phlebotomy is designed to prepare students to work as an entry-level phlebotomist. Program graduates are eligible to sit for the national phlebotomy certifying exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathology.
Admission Requirements: Satisfactory completion of placement tests in reading with a score of 81 or equivalent and writing with a score of 76 or higher is required. Students who do not meet required placement levels must enroll in appropriate reading and writing developmental studies courses. A student may complete developmental courses while working on the certificate.
Objectives:
· The clinical experience is designed to provide the student with the entry-level competency in routine blood collecting techniques used in the clinical laboratory.
· The certificate may serve as a springboard into other healthcare programs.
· Completion of the certificate will enhance the student's qualifications for promotional opportunities.
Phlebotomy Curriculum:
Program Requirements Credits
CLASS |
DESCRIPTION |
CREDITS |
ENG 111 |
College Composition I |
3 |
HLT 143 |
Medical Terminology I |
3 |
MDL 105 |
Phlebotomy |
3 |
MDL 106 |
Clinical Phlebotomy |
4 |
TOTAL MINIMUM CREDITS |
13 |
Sequence of Courses: Students must satisfactorily complete MDL 105 prior to MDL 106.
A student may choose to take only MDL 105 and MDL 106 and upon completion of these two courses, be a candidate to take the National Phlebotomy Certifying Exam through the American Society for Clinical Pathology. Students who choose this route will not receive the Career Study Certificate. Students must have CPR for Health Professionals Certification (HLT 105), Criminal History Report, a physical examination and immunizations.
*****ATTENTION PHLEBOTOMY STUDENTS****
PHLEBOTOMY STUDENT'S CREDENTIAL POLICY
Germanna Community College has contractual agreements with the region's health care facilities to allow the students in the College's nursing programs to have clinical learning experiences in those health care facilities. The terms of the contractual agreements state that the College agrees to:
- Require and certify the students meet the appropriate health requirements prior to their clinical placement, which will include , but not be limited to: rubella/rubeola immunity, TB testing (PPD) on an annual basis or as indicated by OSHA regulations. HBV immunizations and a urine drug screen in designated health care facilities.
- Documentation of immunity by verification of two MMR's or titer.
- Require students to have current student nurse malpractice/liability insurance.
- Require students to be oriented to the health care facility.
- Require students to carry hospitalization insurance for year-round coverage, as students must assume financial responsibility for any injuries incurred during clinical activities.
- Require students to be certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) annually, or as required by agency policy.
- May require students to provide criminal background check.
Phlebotomy students are responsible for providing immediate documentation of credentials to the Phlebotomy instructor. The credentials, PPD or chest x-ray, hepatitis B vaccines and titer, tetanus, two (2) Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR) vaccines and or titers, and chickenpox (Varicella Zoster) or titer must be validated by means of official medical/laboratory documentation. Credentials, CPR, professional malpractice/liability insurance and physical examinations, must be validated by means of official documentation.
Phlebotomy students are responsible for submitting documentation of renewals for TB Testing, malpractice/liability insurance, health insurance and CPR re-certification to their instructor.
Phlebotomy students are encouraged to obtain blood sample titers that validate active immunity to communicable diseases. The blood sample titer must be drawn to confirm that the student has, indeed, become immunized.
When a student progresses within a nursing program, the student is accountable for providing documentation of completed HepB series vaccination, current CPR, liability insurance, health insurance, PPD, and license (if applicable.)
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A criminal history record must be submitted prior to entering the phlebotomy program. The clinical facility may deny entry into clinical settings, if denied the student may withdraw from the phlebotomy program. Please see the information below for acquiring a background check.
CertifiedBackground.com
Instructions
Germanna Community College
Background Check Required
The facility where you have phlebotomy clinicals requires that each student purchase a background check through CertifiedBackground.com.
About CertifiedBackground.com
CertifiedBackground.com is a background check service that allows students to purchase their own background check. The results of a background check are posted to the CertifiedBackground.com web site in a secure, tamper-proof environment, where the student, as well as organizations can view the background check.
To order your background check from CertifiedBackground.com, please follow the instructions below.
Instructions
- Go to www.CertifiedBackground.com and click on "Applicants", and then on "Order Now".
- In the Package Code box, enter package code er41.
- Select a method of payment. We accept Visa, MasterCard and money orders.
Once your order is submitted, you will receive a password to view the results of your background check. The results will be available in approximately 48-72 hours. Once your background check is complete, please make a copy for your records and bring it to the Nursing Office for review. You will retain your record.
The following package is required for Germanna Community College Phlebotomy Students. This package is a Virginia Statewide Criminal Search, $20.00.
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Contact Information
Phone (540) 423-9821
Fax (540) 423-9865, TTY: (540) 423-9888
E-mail: nursing@germanna.edu