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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. The application deadline is December 8, 2008 for the spring classes.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

  • Submit a phlebotomy program application to FLRS 306B by December 8, 2008.*
  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • 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.

AACC is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX, ADA Title 504 compliant institution. Call Disability Support Services, 410-777-2306 or Maryland Relay 711, 72 hours in advance or e-mail dss@aacc.edu to request special accommodations. For information regarding Anne Arundel Community College's compliance and complaints concerning discrimination or harassment, call Karen L. Cook, Esq., AACC’s federal compliance manager, at 410-777-7370 or Maryland Relay 711.

Last Updated: Nov 17 2008 11:22AM