Academic Programs
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 |