Accelerated Basic Phlebotomy (Day)

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Competency (CCT) in Accelerated Basic Phlebotomy program is designed to prepare a person to obtain blood specimens by skin puncture and venipuncture. The phlebotomist may find employment in hospitals, patient service centers, life insurance companies, doctors' offices, outreach services, and donor centers. Students in the Phlebotomy program will be in contact with potentially infectious blood, tissues, and body fluids. During this program, eligible students will have the opportunity to take the national certification exam.

This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.

Details

Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Competency (CCT)
Academic Plan
Accelerated Basic Phlebotomy (Day) (CER)
Academic Plan Code
1409N
Total Clock Hours Required
180
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2023
Admission criteria

18 years of age to enroll.

Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

Students will be required to have a minimum of 50 successful live draws to sit for the national certification examination. The expense of the examination is the student's responsibility.

Students wishing to attend a clinical site rotation should enroll in the Clinical Phlebotomy program or enroll in PLC122 upon completion of the Accelerated Basic Phlebotomy program.

Students must meet all required program competencies in order to receive a passing grade. This program is a P (pass) or Z (no pass) graded program.

What You'll Learn
  • Application of safety and government standards and compliance to the phlebotomy setting.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking, professional and ethical conduct in phlebotomy practices.
  • Communicate sufficiently to serve the public, patients and members of the healthcare team.
  • Implement quality assurance and quality control principles to requisitioning, specimen transport, and specimen processing.
  • Perform specimen collection utilizing proper procedures, equipment, and techniques.
  • Application of methodologies and techniques including problem solving and troubleshooting for phlebotomy.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Phlebotomists

$37,040

* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by block. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with a navigator to discuss their academic and career goals.
  • The course sequence is laid out by block and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • This is a cohort program in which students progress through their course of study together in the required course sequence.

Courses Sequence

Block 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Block 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Clock Hours
PLC109 Phlebotomy Basic Skills 90
PLC111 Specimen Processing and Advanced Techniques in Phlebotomy 90
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of ‘P’ or ‘C’ or better (depending on the course grading scale) for all courses required within the program.

Weekly hour requirements vary by program. Students should meet with a navigator to discuss these requirements further. Actual completion times may vary. A separate $15 Registration Fee will be charged per academic year.

This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm12?id=180612).

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