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Phlebotomy Technician

Anne Arundel Community College offers a Phlebotomy technician training course (MDA 125, can be taken without letter of recognition option in summer) and a Phlebotomy Technician letter of recognition (8 credit hours; fall/spring semesters only).

The Phlebotomy technician training course, 6 credits, teaches the principles and practice of venipuncture, skin puncturing and processing of samples for laboratory testing.

Topics include venipuncture theory and techniques, concepts of cardiovascular anatomy and physicology, terminology and an introduction to standard hospital laboratory tests.

Successful completion provides eligibility status to those who wish to sit for national examinations. 

The Phlebotomy program now has an application process. For the March 2010 cohort program, applications are due January 15, 2010. 

Photo of someone drawing blood from an arm.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • For the Spring 2010 cohort,PDF phlebotomy program applications are available onlinePDF or in Florestano 306. Application deadline is January 15, 2010. 
  • High school graduate or equivalent or six college credits with a C or better from a nationally accredited institution.
  • 18 years of age or older.
  • Eligibility for ENG 111.
  • Attend a phlebotomy orientation seminar.
  • Complete the Health Examination Record.
  • Obtain current certification of American Heart Association CPR for Health Care Providers.
  • Complete a criminal background check.

*Late applications will be accepted and reviewed on a space-available basis.

COURSE SEQUENCE

Phlebotomy Technician letter of recognition (offered during the fall and spring semesters)

BPA-136 - Keyboarding (1 credit)
ACA-100 - Student Success (1 credit)
MDA-125 - Phlebotomy (6 credits)

OR

During the summer semester, MDA 125 (6 credits) is offered without the letter of recognition option.

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Last Updated: Nov 17 2009 11:30AM