Phlebotomy
Technical Diploma — Downtown Milwaukee and West Allis Campuses

Program code: 30-513-1

This curriculum goes into effect starting with the summer 2008 semester.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

Overview — Phlebotomy is a one-semester program that emphasizes the skills, theory and practical applications of phlebotomy. During the clinical course, students acquire experience at a medical facility. The program is approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.

Career Outlook — The demand for phlebotomists continues to grow, and their role in health care will continue to expand. Phlebotomists perform various functions such as blood drawing, specimen processing, lab procedures and clerical duties. For additional career information, visit www.ascp.org

Career Preparation and Expected Learning Outcomes:

• Collecting, transporting, handling and processing blood specimens for analysis
• Recognizing the importance of specimen collection in the overall patient care system
• Relating the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology to the major areas of the clinical laboratory, and to general pathologic conditions associated with body systems
• Identifying and selecting equipment, supplies and additives used in blood collection
• Recognizing factors that affect specimen collection procedures and test results, and taking appropriate actions within predetermined limits, when applicable
• Recognizing and adhering to infection control and safety policies and procedures
• Monitoring quality control within predetermined limits
• Recognizing the various components of the health care delivery system
• Recognizing the responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interacting with them with respect for their jobs and patient care
• Demonstrating professional conduct, stress management, interpersonal and communication skills with patients, peers and other health care personnel and with the public
• Demonstrating an understanding of requisitioning and the legal implications of their work environment
• Applying basic principles in learning new techniques and procedures
• Recognizing and acting upon individual needs for continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence
• Upon graduation and initial employment, the phlebotomist will be able to demonstrate entry-level competencies in the above areas of professional practice. Refer to the NAACLS Phlebotomist Competencies.
  
  

Preparation for Admission — The following are required for admission to the program:

• A high school diploma or GED
• A 10th-grade reading level
• Demonstration of proficiency in basic skills through a course placement assessment
• Good health as evidenced by a medical examination
• Documentation of proper immunizations
• Documentation that the Essential Job Functions for a phlebotomist have been reviewed. This is in keeping with the federal Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Documentation of compliance with Wisconsin’s Caregiver Law.

Future Opportunities — As a graduate, you are eligible to write national certifying examinations. The career ladder has additional job opportunities in other health-related areas, including laboratory assistant and medical laboratory technology.

Possible Careers:

Laboratory Assistant
Medical Laboratory Technology
Phlebotomist

Related Programs:

Clinical Laboratory Technician
Pharmacy Technician
Health Unit Coordinator
Medical Assistant

For more information, call:

Downtown Milwaukee Campus — 414-297-MATC
West Allis Campus — 414-456-5310

Curriculum effective 2008-2009.

Hours per Week: r = related, s = shop, c = clinical, o = other

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

‡ Prerequisite Required.

*May be taken prior to entering the program.

For course descriptions, times and locations of classes, visit INFOnline.