Noncredit Schedule of Classes

Learn to collect blood and body fluid specimens used in throat cultures, urinalysis and stool cultures, and prepare samples for testing in a lab. This course presents an overview of the anatomy and physiology of the various systems that require specimen collection, processing and handling of specimens, and laboratory operations. Students must be computer literate and have Internet access to be successful in this course. Attendance is 100% mandatory. A Health Assessment form, current vaccination documentation, along with a current Healthcare Provider CPR card is required prior to beginning Clinical. Students must be at least 18 years old and possess a high school diploma or GED. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Phlebotomy I. Those who successfully complete the Phlebotomy I & II courses and the Phlebotomy Clinical Externship meet the eligibility requirements to sit for the national certification exam. Cost of testing is the responsibility of the student. Navy blue scrubs are required for Phlebotomy II. Textbook required. Senior adult and disabled retiree tuition waivers apply. Transcript available.