 Phlebotomy
offered by: the Medical Laboratory Technology Program
Certificate of Completion
Phlebotomy
Students learn the essentials of drawing blood, the role of the phlebotomist, safety and infection control, blood collection equipment, specimen processing, simple "waived testing," practice with equipment on practice arms and classmates, and use of a computer Laboratory Information System (LIS) in the student courses.
Students submit a completed Phlebotomy Program application form to be admitted to the Phlebotomy Program. Upon successful completion of didactic and student laboratory courses, and faculty recommendation, students can register for a phlebotomy practicum training experience. Students are assigned to a clinical facility to train for 3-4 weeks. The training is Monday through Friday, and 5 days a week during the second quarter of the program.
The Phlebotomy Program is completed in two quarters. The Program is offered twice a year beginning either in Spring or Fall quarter with the clinical practicum training the second quarter. Medical insurance and vaccinations are required.
Upon completion of the Phlebotomy Program students receive a "Certificate of Completion" in Phlebotomy. Students train 3 to 4 weeks at a clinical facility, and are ready to enter the job market.
ABOUT THE PHLEBOTOMY PROGRAM
Length of Program
Completion Award
Approximate Cost of Program
Opportunity Grant
Career Opportunities
Length of Program: Two Quarters
Completion Award: Certificate of Completion
Approximate Quarterly Costs
Check quarterly class schedule for Tuition Table:
Costs
of attendance
Parking Fee per Quarter: $5/$10
Books supplies etc: Varies per quarter, Approximately $50-60
Additional Instruction Fees: $35-85
Medical Insurance Required for MLT 132
See link to Cost of Instruction for tuition information.
Opportunity Grant - excellent education for free
We have the privilege of offering you an excellent education for free, through the Opportunity Grant, which is given to us from the State of Washington. The idea of this program is to: offer you training to enter the workforce as quickly as possible, or continue your training (if other financial aid has ended), steer you into a career ladder that can help you be successful and self-sufficient.
The Opportunity Grant is for students enrolled in Automotive, Phlebotomy, Visual Communication Technology, Education, manufacturing, Accounting, and Business Technology. These programs have short-term training available, often leading to living wage jobs in less than a year, in fields that currently have a high number of vacancies.
Eligible students get free tuition for 45 credits, $1000.00 for books and/or tools, and financial assistance for certain emergency situations.
>Click Here for More Information.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students are prepared to work after completing the program. Phlebotomists typically find work at clinics, blood banks, doctor’s offices, hospitals, medical laboratories, and research laboratories.
Job prospects in the Puget Sound area are excellent, as we have a shortage of phlebotomists in the area. Salaries typically range from $10 to $14 per hour.
PHLEBOTOMY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
Program Prerequisites
Essential Functions
Admission
Program requirements
Phlebotomy Practicum Training
1. PROGRAM PREREQUISITES: ENGL 100. Recommend ESLAB 047 and ESL 100 095
for non-native speakers. See
Phlebotomy Program Brochure
also posted on the left side of
this page.
Additional courses recommended but not required to enhance student’s background might include:
1. Medical Terminology or Anatomy and Physiology courses:
HCI 134 (5 cr.) Medical Terminology
BIOL& 170 (5 cr.) Human Anatomy
2. Computer/ technology courses:
BUSTC 100 (5 cr.) Beginning Keyboarding
CIS 105 (5 cr.) Computer Applications
CIS 102 (2 cr.) Computer Preparation
3. Human Relations in Business course:
BUS 105 (2 cr.) Essentials of Human Relations
2. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Observation - An applicant must have the ability to participate actively in classroom demonstrations, lectures, student laboratory, and clinical practicum sessions. He/she must have the ability to see projected images and discriminate color variations in slide and computer format, as well as under a microscope.
- Communication - The applicant must be able to communicate in English with instructors, fellow students, patients, and other members of the health care team. He/she must be able to write and transmit information clearly, accurately, and efficiently.
- Motor Function - The applicant must have sufficient motor function to perform a variety of basic and advanced laboratory testing. These may include manipulation of a variety of pipettes, microscopes, phlebotomy equipment, laboratory equipment, and supplies.
- Intellectual, Conceptual, Integrative and Quantitative Abilities - The applicant must be able to master basic science and clinical laboratory information presented in lecture and laboratory curriculum. He/she must also be able to measure, calculate, reason, analyze, evaluate and synthesize laboratory information / data. Problem solving and interpretation of patient laboratory data is critical to all laboratory practitioners. The applicant must be able to decide when to seek supervisory help in a clinical setting.
- Behavioral and Social Skills - The applicant must be able to exercise good judgment in the lecture, laboratory, and clinical settings. He/she must be able to complete tasks on time in a mature, sensitive, and effective manner with instructors, co-workers, patients, and other members of the health care team. He/she must be able to work under both relaxed and stressful emergency situations, prioritize tasks, and be able to make correct judgments with regards to patient results. Applicants must be able to be flexible with scheduling and be able to adapt to changing environments in the laboratory. Other professional attributes may include dependability, self-motivation and initiative, maturity, confidentiality and concern for others.
- JOB REQUIREMENTS - Job requires standing
or walking for extended periods of time.
3. APPLICATION AND ADMISSION
Admission to Shoreline Community College and the Phlebotomy Program are required to register for these courses. Phlebotomy Program application is posted on the links on the left side of the page.
4. PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
MLT 121 Essentials of Phlebotomy 3 credits (33 hours)
MLT 122 Phlebotomy Lab Basics 3 credits (33 hours)
MLT 123 AIDS & HIV Education 1 credit
For Healthcare Workers (11 hours)
MLT 132 Phlebotomy Practicum* 4 credits (120-160 hours)
Total 11 credits (297-337 hours)
For more information, see the Phlebotomy Program brochure link.
MLT faculty for Phlebotomy courses are Tina Love and Kelly Johnson.
5. PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICUM TRAINING
*To participate in MLT 132, Phlebotomy Practicum, students must:
- Successfully complete MLT courses in Phlebotomy with a grade of 2.0 or better, and instructor recommendation as to readiness of student for practicum site training.
- Provide copy of current Health insurance, Hepatitis Vaccinations, and PPD skin test
- Pass a Washington State Criminal History Background check submitted upon application to the Phlebotomy Program.
- Liability insurance fee is included in the tuition and registration fees the phlebotomy practicum course.
CREDENTIALS
Certificate of Completion
Washington State Health Care Assistant (HCA) Certification
Phlebotomy Technician, PBT (ASCP)
Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist, CLPlb (NCA)
1. Certificate of Completion:
Upon successful completion of the Shoreline Community College Phlebotomy Program, students receive a certificate of completion.
2. Washington State Health Care Assistant Certification
Certification as a health care assistant (HCA) with the Washington State Department of Health is required to legally perform blood draws. The HCA application is submitted by the employer and is valid for three years. If you change employers, then your new employer will need to submit an HCA re-application form.
Washington State DOH website:
https://fortress.wa.gov/doh/hpqa1/Publications/documents/credentialing_handbook.pdf
3. Certification: Phlebotomy Technician, PBT (ASCP)
Route 3: High school graduation (or equivalent) AND completion of one year full time acceptable work experience as a phlebotomy technician in a CLIA regulated, accredited laboratory within the last five years. This experience must include venipunctures and skin punctures. (Full time experience is considered thirty-five hours per week). Phlebotomy Program completers apply to take the written computer exam. More information at
www.ascp.org
4. Certification: Clinical Laboratory Phlebotomist, CLPlb (NCA)
Phlebotomy Program completers apply to take a written national computer examinations. More information at
www.nca-info.org ROUTE 2: Successfully complete a formal education program that includes a clinical and didactic component in phlebotomy (e.g., phlebotomy, medical assistant, laboratory assistant, or certified nurse assistant).
PHLEBOTOMY PROGRAM INFORMATION
Phlebotomy Program Information meetings
Faculty and Advisors
Phlebotomy Program Information meetings
Information sessions are conducted by MLT faculty each month. Program requirements, application and training are reviewed. See link to Health Occupation information meetings.
Program Advisor:
Sue Seegers, MT (HEW),
sseegers@shoreline.edu, (206) 546-4710, Rm 2313
Phlebotomy Program Faculty:
Tina Love, MT(ASCP),
tlove@shoreline.edu, 206-546-4743
Kelly Johnson, M(ASCP),
kjohnson3@shoreline.edu, 206-546-4743
CLINICAL TRAINING FACILITIES
Phlebotomy Program Information meetings
Faculty and Advisors
Cascade Valley Hospital – Arlington, WA
Dynacare Laboratory – Ballard, WA
Dynacare Laboratory – Seattle, WA (Swedish Hospital, First Hill)
Dynacare Laboratory – Skagit (Mt. Vernon, WA)
Highline Medical Center – Burien, WA
Minor and James Medical PLLC - Seattle, WA
The PolyClinic – Seattle, WA
The Everett Clinic – Everett, WA
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