Academic Programs

Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate

Overview

The curriculum prepares the student for employment as a Phlebotomist/Laboratory Assistant in a hospital, laboratory, or clinic. The training is designed to prepare students to collect specimens, perform venipunctures and dermal punctures, prepare and transport specimens, and perform laboratory computer operations.

Locations

Luverne

Full-time students can complete the academic portions of the program in two semesters. The clinical portion of the program is by arrangement, and completion may vary by student. Successful completion of all required program courses and general education courses with a grade of C or better is necessary to graduate.
Enrollment notes: A physical exam; hepatitis immunization; entrance assessment; and a copy of high school transcript, diploma or GED are all needed for enrollment. Students in the Phlebotomy Technician program will undergo a background study as required by Minnesota Law.

Course Number Course Title Credits
HC 1151 Body Structure and Function 3
HC 1290 Health Care and Society 1
HC 1180 Medical Terminology Healthcare   Or   2
BIOL 2245 Medical Terminology 2
MDLT 1100 Introduction to Laboratory Sciences 3
MEDA 1135 Laboratory Skills 3
MDLT 2200 Phlebotomy Externship 4
  TOTAL CREDITS 16