Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy Certificate

Certificate of Completion: 18 credits

Academic Plan: PHLMPC01

Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer Quarter

This program prepares students for national certification as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist in the clinical and laboratory setting. Program content includes the history of phlebotomy, clinical laboratory setting, legal and ethical issues, infection control precaution and prevention, CPR/First Aid, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, proper body mechanics, various blood draw techniques, safety aspects of phlebotomy, complications of phlebotomy, handling of non-blood specimens and OSHA safety standards. As part of this program the student will sit for their National Certification exam, and apply for registration as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist, which is required for employment in the state of Washington.

Program Learning Outcomes:

Practice within ethical and legal standards.
Practice professional behaviors of collaboration, advocacy and documentation, plus evaluation of own practices.
Apply critical thinking through all components of blood drawing.
Provide care with compassion and empathy.
Demonstrate the use of aseptic techniques when performing safe and accurate punctures.
Demonstrate effective communication with a diverse population.

Program Requirements

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy Program, a prospective student must meet the following requirements:

High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent) at time of enrollment

English Fluency (verbal and written)

Proof of successful completion of Hepatitis B vaccine (series of three vaccines and/or immunity titer) prior to registration

Initial vaccine series requires minimum seven months to complete

Upon invitation and acceptance to the Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy Program, students must provide confirmation of an account established with CastleBranch.com and pass a nationwide criminal background check (Crimes Against Persons list).

Website: http://portal.castlebranch.com/rr63

Package code: RR71

Cost: $99 (do not create an account prior to invitation and registration to the program)

Screening and Tracking Requirements

After invitation to the program, students must meet vaccination and program specific health requirements in compliance with the Center for Disease Control Healthcare Provider immunization guidelines, including the submission of original lab results, x-ray reports and immunization records, which must be dated and signed by their healthcare provider.

Immunization Timeline Table

*Vaccinations must be current while on externships

Annual Tuberculosis skin test

Annual seasonal Influenza vaccine

Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine within last 10 years

Hepatitis B vaccine (series of three vaccines and immunity titer)

Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (two vaccines or proof of immunity titer)

Varicella vaccine (two vaccines or proof of immunity titer)

Annual background-check through CastleBranch.com

Personal health insurance upon entry and for the duration of the program

Current (within one year) physical evaluation by a physician or nurse practitioner to ensure student and patient safety

Admission Recommendations

Medical Terminology course

Ability to stand or walk for long periods

Quarter 1

PHLEB 101 - Fundamentals of Phlebotomy 6 Total Credits
PHLEB 102 - Phlebotomy Laboratory Skills 5 Total Credits
PHLEB 103 - Healthcare Provider First Aid/CPR, AED and Bloodborne Pathogens 2 Total Credits
PHLEB 104 - National Exam Certification Prep 1 Total Credits
PHLEB 191 - Phlebotomy Technician Practicum 4 Total Credits

GPA Requirements

Minimum cumulative GPA: 2.0
Minimum grade for each course: 2.0

*Note: Clinical & Field-Based Experience courses require a Credit (CR) grade.