Phlebotomy Technician - Glen Oaks Community College

Phlebotombotomy Tecechnician CertiftificaicateCurriculumriculumRequired Coursework:ALH 218 Medical Terminology*................................... 3 CreditsALH 230 Medical Office Lab*...................................... 4 CreditsALH 222 Disease Conditions*..................................... 3 CreditsALH 250 Medical Law/Ethics*..................................... 3 CreditsBAC 111 Contemporary Business & TechnicalCommunications*............... .......................... 4 CreditsALH 285 Phlebotomy Externship*................................ 3 CreditsNSA 101 Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology*..... 4 CreditsORNSA 210 Human Anatomy & Physiology I*........ ......... 4 CreditsNSA 211 Human Anatomy & Physiology II*.................. 4 Credits* Course has prerequisites.Minimum Hours Required..............24/28 Credits1) The student must achieve a minimum grade of 2.0 in allcurriculum courses. The student must pass ALH 230with a minimum grade of 2.5.2) Qualifications for the externship require the student tohave all course work completed with an overall 2.5 GPAor above. All program instructors must recommend thestudent for externship.3) The process of determining who will enter the programwill be selective.4) This certificate can be applied to the Health Care WorkerCertificate that offers the student the choice of pursuingan Associate of Applied Science in Allied HealthDegree.Effective: Fall 2011Certification:To be sure that phlebotomy technicians are capable and competent,the Board of Registry of the American Society for ClinicalPathology (ASCP) gives a national certification exam. Those whopass the exam may use the initials PBT(ASCP) after their names toshow they are proficient in their field. Certification is valid forthree years. To demonstrate competency throughout their careersafter their initial certification, phlebotomy technicians mustcomplete a Certification Maintenance Program every three years.Sample CoursesSample courses for this field are described below. For acomplete list of course descriptions, see Glen Oaks onlinecatalog at www.glenoaks.eduALH 218 Medical Terminology3 Credits, 3 ContactsThis course addresses basic terminology required of the AlliedHealth professional and provides a basic knowledge of anatomyand physiology, pathology, special procedures, laboratoryprocedures, and pharmacology. Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes,word roots and combining forms are presented. Emphasis is onforming a foundation for a medical vocabulary including meaning,spelling and pronunciation. Medical abbreviations, signs andsymbols are included.Prerequisite: Placement beyond or satisfactory completion ofCOM 063 and COM 073.ALH 222 Disease Conditions3 Credits, 3 ContactsPresents the basic concepts of diseases, their causes andfunctional disturbances as they relate to body systems. Includesthe participating risk factors and appropriate methods of patienteducation regarding various disease processes.Prerequisite: ALH 218 and NSA 101 or NSA 105 or NSA 210and NSA 211.ALH 230 Medical Office Laboratory Procedures4 Credits, 5 ContactsThis course involves the study of the interactions betweenmicrobes and humans and the practice of handling medicallyimportant microbes, blood and body fluids. Practical experiencesinclude aseptic techniques in the collecting, handling, and testingof specimens.Prerequisite: ALH 218, NSA 101 or NSA 105 or NSA 210 andNSA 211 and test into or higher than completion of NSM 052.Co-requisite: ALH 235 and ALH 222.ALH 250 Medical Law and Ethics3 Credits, 3 ContactsThis course is an introduction to the legal aspects of the medicaloffice setting that provides a foundation of law against whichindividual practitioner behavior may be measured. It is intended tohelp prevent medical malpractice litigation by exposing thestudent to the legal concepts of standards of care, scope ofemployment, criminal and civil acts, contract, negligence, as wellas ethical concepts.Prerequisite: Placement beyond or complete COM 063 & 073.This publication is intended to provide a generaloverview of the program. For current specific requirements,consult with a Glen Oaks Community College academiccounselor.Reprinted March 2011NSA 101 Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology4 Credits, 6 ContactsThis lecture-laboratory course involves the study of the structureand function of cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems of thehuman body. Such basic scientific principles as cell biology andgenetics are included.Prerequisite: ALH 218 or taken concurrently.

Associate of AppliedScience inAllied HealthCommunications (13 credit hours)COM 110 Interpersonal Communications...........................3 CreditsBAC 111 Contemporary Business Technical Comm*.......4 CreditsCOM 121 English Composition*..........................................3 CreditsCOM 140 General Communication: Speech........................3 CreditsHumanities (choose 3-4 credit hours)ART 220 History of Art I.......................................................4 CreditsART 221 History of Art II......................................................4 CreditsHUA 100 Art Appreciation....................................................4 CreditsHUF 161 Spanish I ................................................................4 CreditsHUF 162 Spanish II*..............................................................4 CreditsHUF 163 Spanish III*.............................................................4 CreditsHUF 261 Spanish IV*.............................................................4 CreditsHUH 101 Modern Culture and the Arts...............................4 CreditsHUL Literature Classes.........................................................4 CreditsHUM 150 Music Appreciation..............................................4 CreditsHUP 210 Ethics*.....................................................................4 CreditsHUP 230 Philosophy...............................................................3 CreditsHUR 231 Comparative Religions...........................................4 CreditsHUR 232 Old Testament.........................................................4 CreditsHUR 233 New Testament.......................................................4 CreditsSSH 101 Western Civilization I: Ancient World to 1715*..4 CreditsSSH 102 Western Civilization II:European c. 1700 to present*................................................4 CreditsSocial Science ( 8 credit hours required)SSP 101 Psychology..............................................................4 CreditsSSS 120 Sociology.................................................................4 CreditsSSP 210 Human Growth & Development*.........................4 CreditsBusiness (5 credit hours required)BAA 109 Payroll Accounting*.............................................2 CreditsBAM 260 Small Business Management*...........................3 CreditsMathematics (no substitution) (3 credit hours required)BAM 103 Business Math (2.0 minimum GPA) *................3 CreditsElective (2 credit hours required).......................................2 CreditsAllied Health Requirement:Apply certificate* (i.e. Phlebotomy Technician)Credit Hours Required............ 62+ Credits*Course has a prerequisiteStudents must complete one of the following Allied HealthCertificates for a minimum of 30 credits:Medical Administrative Specialist Health Care WorkerMedical AssistantPractical Nurse (LPN)Phlebotomy Technician****Must take an additional credit hours to fulfill 30 creditminimum. Effective: Fall 2011Crosswalkfor Allied Health Certificates(So you may achieve morethan one certificate)Phlebotomy Technician Certificate* ALH 218 Medical Terminology.................................... 3 Credits* ALH 230 Medical Office Lab....................................... 4 Credits* ALH 222 Disease Conditions....................................... 3 Credits* ALH 250 Medical Law & Ethics................................... 3 CreditsALH 285 Phlebotomy Externship.................................... 3 Credits*BAC 111 Contemporary Business & TechnicalCommunications................................................ 4 Credits*NSA 101 Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology.......4 CreditsOR NSA 210 Human Anatomy & Physiology I............ 4 CreditsNSA 211 Human Anatomy & Physiology II............ 4 CreditsTotal......... 24/28 Credits*Courses in the Medical Assistant certificateHealth Care Worker CertificateIntroduction to Health Careers......................................... 3 CreditsNurse Aide Certificate...................................................... 6 CreditsPhlebotomy Certificate.................................................... 24 CreditsCollege Skills Portfolio.................................................... 3 CreditsTotal..........36/40 CreditsMedical Assistant Certificate (MA)ALH 205 Pharmacology..................................................ALH 218 Medical Terminology.....................................ALH 222 Disease Conditions.......................................ALH 230 Medical Office Lab.........................................ALH 232 Admin I.............................................................ALH 233 Admin II..........................................................ALH 235 Medical Assistant Clinical I.........................ALH 236 Medical Assistant Clinical II.......................ALH 238 Medical Assistant Practicum........................ALH 250 Medical Law & Ethics...................................ALH 290 CMA Exam Review.........................................BAC 111 Contemporary Business & TechnicalCommunications..............................................BIP 222 Medical Keyboarding.......................................COM 110 Interpersonal Communication......................NSA 101 Introduction to Anatomy & PhysiologyOR NSA 210 Anatomy & Physiology I.......................NSA 211 Anatomy & Physiology II........................3 Credits3 Credits3 Credits4 Credits4 Credits4 Credits3 Credits3 Credits3 Credits3 Credits3 Credits4 Credits3 Credits3 Credits4 Credits4 CreditsTotal...........50/54 Credits

CareerResourcesGlen Oaks Counseling Servicesand Allied Health OfficeStudent Services Department(269) 467-9945 or (888) 994-7818www.glenoaks.eduAmerican Society for Clinical Pathology33 W. Monroe, Suite 1600Chicago, IL. 60603(312) 541-4999 or (800) 267-ASCP (2727)(312) 541-4845 FAX, info@ascp.orgCareers: www.ascp.org/careerlinksScholarships: www.ascp.org/career links/scholarshipsCertification: www.ascp.org/certificationGeneral ASCP: www.ascp.orgExperienced instructors demonstrate and closely assistGlen Oaks phlebotomy technician students as they learn.Michigan’s Web-based Education DevelopmentPlan: www.mi-edp.orgBureau of Labor Statistics OccupationalOutlook Handbook: www.bls.gov/ocoNondiscrimination Statement: It is the policy of Glen OaksCommunity College that no discriminatory practices based ongender/sex, race, religion, color, age, national origin, disability,height, weight, or any other status covered by federal, state,or local law be allowed in providing instructional opportunities,programs, services, employment or in policies governingstudent conduct or attendance. Anyone believing that GOCCor any part of the organization has engaged in a discriminatorypractice should contact the Associate Dean of Instruction andCivil Rights Coordinator at the below address and phonenumber.STUDENT SUPPORTCALL NOWPersonalized educational and career planningFinancial aid and scholarshipsFlexible schedules: day, evening, distancelearning online classesFree tutoringModern labs and computer classroomsFull-service library/computer centerSmall class sizeCaring, knowledgeable instructors(269) 467-9945 or888-994-7818www.g.glenoakslenoaks.eduGlen OaksCommunity College62249 Shimmel RdCentreville, MI49032