Phlebotomy Technician 9-Month Certificate

Contact Information:

Marilyn Delorme, Instructor

mdelorme@tm.edu

(701)477-7862 ext. 2904

Allied Health Building

Program Description

The Mission of the Turtle Mountain Community College Phlebotomy Technician Program is to provide a quality curriculum centered in Phlebotomy theory and clinical practice, preparing students for entry-level positions as Phlebotomy Technicians. The Turtle Mountain Community College Phlebotomy program will follow the Standard Requirements as put forth by:

National Accrediting Agency for Clinical

Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS)

5600 N. River Road Suite 729

Rosemont, IL. 60018

Phone (733)714-8880

Phlebotomy professionals by academic and practical education are qualified to collect, transport, and process blood specimens for analysis. Phlebotomy professionals perform venipunctures and capillary (dermal) punctures adhering to all standards governing patient and employee safety. Phlebotomy professional demonstrate ethical and moral attitudes and principles that are necessary for gaining and maintaining the confidence of patients, professional associates and the community.

Upon successful completion of all academic and clinical components, a Certificate of Completion will be granted from the Turtle Mountain Community College Accredited Phlebotomy Program. Students will then be able to apply for Certification through on of the National Certification Agencies for laboratory personnel. Passing a National Certifying exam is not contingent on the student receiving their certificate.

Required Courses

Required Courses

BIOL 115Human Structure & Function/Lab

4

Or

BIOL 220Anatomy and Physiology I/Lab

4

BOTE 171Medical Terminology

3

BOTE 177Job Readiness

1

CLS 103Phlebotomy

4

CLS 104Phlebotomy/Clinical Internship

6

CLS 105Clinical Seminar/Laboratory Simulation

4

CIS 101Computer Literacy

3

Related General education Courses

ENGL 105Technical Communications

3

Or

ENGL 110College Composition I

3

HPER 210First Aid/CPR

2

PSYC 100Human Relations in Organizations

3

Or

PSYC 111Introduction to Psychology

3

Total Credit Hours: 33