Phlebotomy Certificate (C45600)

Fall Semester 1

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
PBT 100 - Phlebotomy Technology PBT 100 - Phlebotomy Technology This course provides instruction in the skills needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is placed on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the theoretical comprehension of phlebotomy techniques. Class: 5.00 Lab: 2.00 Credits: 6.00	5.00	2.00		6.00
PBT 101 - Phlebotomy Practicum PBT 101 - Phlebotomy Practicum This course provides supervised experience in the performance of venipuncture and microcollection techniques in a clinical facility. Emphasis is placed on patient interaction and application of universal precautions, proper collection techniques, special procedures, specimen handling, and data management. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for specimen collections on patients in various health care settings. Clinical: 9.00 Credits: 3.00			9.00	3.00
PSY 118 - Interpersonal Psychology PSY 118 - Interpersonal Psychology This course introduces the basic principles of psychology as they relate to personal and professional development. Emphasis is placed on personality traits, communication/leadership styles, effective problem solving, and cultural diversity as they apply to personal and work environments. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these principles of psychology as they apply to personal and professional development. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
SPA 120 - Spanish for the Workplace SPA 120 - Spanish for the Workplace This course offers applied Spanish for the workplace to facilitate basic communication with people whose native language is Spanish. Emphasis is placed on oral communication and career-specific vocabulary that targets health, business, and/or public service professions. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate at a functional level with native speakers and demonstrate cultural sensitivity. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
-OR- ASL 111 - Elementary ASL I ASL 111 - Elementary ASL I This course introduces the fundamental elements of American Sign Language within a cultural context. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic expressive and receptive skills. Upon completion, students will be able to comprehend and respond with grammatical accuracy to expressive American Sign Language and demonstrate cultural awareness. Class: 3.00 Credits: 3.00	3.00			3.00
				Total: 15 / 15