Phlebotomy Certificate

What Follows is the Program Outline.

This program is not designed for students transferring to other colleges or universities. As a rule, courses with a second digit "0" are designed to transfer. Students planning to transfer should consult a Counselor to verify the transferability of courses. Prerequisites for courses are noted in the IVCC Catalog. Program Pre-Admission Information is included if applicable.

Any Semester

ALH 1001	The Terminology of The Health Field	3
ALH 1252	Principles and Practices of Phlebotomy	5

Total Credit Hours: 8

ALH 1001 is a pre-requisite and/or co-requisite for ALH 1252. Students who want to take ALH 1001 concurrently with ALH 1252 must see a Counselor.

All students enrolled in ALH 1252 are required to complete a criminal background check, 10-panel urine drug screen, and two-step TB skin test before they are permitted to attend clinical. Information and instructions for completing these requirements will be provided to students on the first day of class.

A positive background check or drug screen will result in the student being dropped from the program.

The HepatitisB vaccination series is strongly recommended. Additional requirements such as immunization verification, a seasonal flu shot, and CPR certification may also be necessary depending on the assigned clinical site.

Students must be 18 years of age and possess a high school diploma or GED to meet the qualifications to take the ASCP Phlebotomy Certification Exam.

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