Phlebotomy, Certificate

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This program offers a sequence of courses that provides coherent and rigorous content aligned with challenging academic standards and relevant technical knowledge and skills needed to prepare for further education and/or careers in the health sciences field. Students gain technical skill proficiency through competency-based applied learning that contributes to the academic knowledge, higher- order reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

The goal of the Phlebotomy Program is to train professional phlebotomists proficient in communication, leadership, human relations, and employability skills. Additionally, students learn safe and efficient work practices through a combination of theory and laboratory activities. The practical activities provide the necessary cognitive and manipulative skills needed to obtain adequate and correct blood specimens by capillary or venipuncture on adults, children and neonates while maintaining the integrity of the specimen in relation to the test to be performed. These goals are accomplished in compliance with the curriculum frameworks as governed by the State of Florida Department of Education.

In addition to obtaining blood specimens, phlebotomists must have a clear understanding of medical terminology to label, sort and record specimens delivered to the laboratory. Additional duties may include centrifuging specimens and preparing aliquots of samples according to the designated protocol required by various laboratory specialties. Students in this program also receive training in emergency procedures including CPR (Heartsaver), first aid, as well as HIPPA and blood-borne pathogen training. This program meets the Department of Health HIV/AIDS Domestic Violence and Prevention of Medical Errors education requirements. Upon completion of this program, the instructor will provide a certificate to the student verifying that these requirements have been met.

Upon completion of the program, students earn a post-secondary adult vocational (PSAV) certificate making them eligible for entry-level employment as phlebotomists. Although there is no state licensure required for phlebotomists, graduates with required amounts of work experience may obtain certification from national credentialing agencies. This program is currently seeking approval from the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

Program Cost, Scholarships and Aid

Program Required Expense Item	Florida Resident	Non-Florida Resident
Phlebotomy Certificate 5.5 credit hours	$419.10	$1,598.85
Textbooks (buying used @ B&N)	$175.00	$175.00
Supplies (uniform, safety glasses, name tag)	N/A	N/A
Background Check (if required)	$101.50	$101.50
Drug Screen (if required)	$30.00	$30.00
*Physical (dependent on provider and insurance)	Varies*	Varies*
Total	$725.60	$1,905.35

Scholarships

There are many scholarships available for Santa Fe College students to apply to. Please visit the Scholarships webpage for more information and how to apply.

Financial Aid

There are many options to finance your education. You may be eligible for Federal Grants, Work Study, State Grants, Federal Loans, and Institutional Scholarships. Please visit the Financial Aid page for more information and how to apply.

Program Goals and Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

Demonstrate a professional attitude and behavior when interacting with patients and staff.
Demonstrate knowledge of legal, ethical, and safety responsibilities in the health industry.
Apply basic information technology, math, and science knowledge to procedures in the laboratory.
Successfully perform venipuncture by vacuum collection devices and skin puncture.
List essential information that should be on laboratory requisitions and specimen containers for identification.

Program Length, Format and Curriculum

1 full semester

Semester; MLT 0047 & MLT 0047L (at SF Perry Center Lab)
Semester; MLT 0048 (at clinical site Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for three weeks)

Applicants who receive a C.T.C. Certificate in Phlebotomy will successfully complete a total of 165 clock hours with coursework in the following classes

MLT 0047 - Phlebotomy (0 credit hours; 30 contact hours)
MLT 0047L - Phlebotomy Techniques Lab (0 credit hours; 30 contact hours)
MLT 0048 - Phlebotomy Clinical Rotation (5 credit hours; 105 contact hours)

Performance Standards

Possess sufficient eyesight to observe, manipulate, and evaluate instrumentation and procedures
Possess sufficient hearing to communicate, manipulate, and evaluate instrumentation and procedures
Possess sufficient physical ability to move from room to room and around patients
Possess sufficient English verbal and written skills to communicate effectively
Possess sufficient fine motor coordination to safely perform laboratory techniques
Possess sufficient intellectual and emotional abilities to exercise independent judgment and discretion

Program Effectiveness

Program Effectiveness captures the quality of a program using qualitative data such as program completion and job placement.

Program completion rates

2019 - 99%
2020 - 98%
2021 - in process

Employed

2019 - 90%
2020 - 85%

Note: Students have the option of sitting for the National Board Exam ASCP. However, not all states including Florida, require this certification. The required internship consists of 105 contact hours and 100 successful blood draws. It usually takes about 3 weeks to complete.

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