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Hospital Phlebotomy Technical Elective |
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Purpose
Hospital phlebotomy is designed to train individuals who want to pursue
a career as a phlebotomist in a hospital setting. |
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Infant Heel Stick |
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This course focuses on anatomy,
physiology, and medical terminology pertinent to phlebotomy. The course
includes: venipuncture and microcapillary puncture skills,
collection/handling of specimens, transporting specimens, off-site testing,
and blood drawing in special units of a hospital. Quality assurance,
infection control, safety, law and ethics are important elements of the
course.
Admissions Requirements:
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Application to the college
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Proficiency in math fundamentals (31 or above)
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Minimum high school GPA 2.0 or GED
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See Gerry Todaro to apply for the Hospital Phlebotomy course
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Course Requirements:
- Liability insurance
- Textbook/clinical competency manual
Lab coat and exam gloves
- Health status / immunization requirements/
physical exam
- All phlebotomy students must comply with
the physical exam requirements
necessary to allow student access to class/lab and hospital.
- All Stark State health technology students
must demonstrate their immune status prior to the end of the first four
weeks of class
- CPR Certification
- Lay Responder CPR certification is required prior to hospital clinical experience.
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Personal Attributes:
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Palpating for a Vein |
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Interest in healthcare
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Accountability
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High energy level
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Positive, friendly attitude
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Good communication skills
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Good hand, eye coordination
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Able to work as a team player
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Pride and satisfaction in the
job
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Course Offerings: Fall
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Spring Semester
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Lecture - Tuesday, Wednesday from 6 - 8 p.m. weeks 1 - 8
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Lab experience - Thursday 6 - 8 p.m. weeks 1 - 8
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Hospital clinical experience - Weeks 9 - 16, scheduled hours will vary
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Blood Transfer Technique |
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Course Completion
Requirements:
Students must successfully complete
the lecture/lab and clinical experience to be eligible to sit for the
national
phlebotomy certification exam.
Certification Exam
Eligibility:
Successful completion of the hospital phlebotomy course is required to
sit for the (ASCP) American Society of Clinical Pathologists
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certification exam. Students must achieve 100
documented, successful venipunctures and 25 documented, successful finger
punctures during 120 hours of clinical experience.
Gerry Todaro, program
coordinator is available
for advising, signing enrollment forms and answering questions. For more
information or to schedule an appointment please call 330 966-5458,
Ext.4233 |
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