MLT 275 - Phlebotomy Practicum

2 credit hours - 100 hours of clinical practicum; one-term.
Perform phlebotomy procedures in a practicum setting and gain experience drawing blood.  Prepares students for national certification as a phlebotomist. Lab fee $120.

Prerequisite(s): MLT 100  or permission of the program coordinator.

Corequisite(s): MLT 125  or permission of the program coordinator.

Note: Special admission requirements: (1) 18 years of age or older; (2) high school graduate or equivalent; (3) eligibility for ENG 101 /ENG 101A ; (4) submission of a completed health form with recent physical examination and immunization history; and (5) current certification in Basic Life Support for the Health Provider (CPR) valid through the last day of the practicum.

Students who receive a final grade below C are awarded an F in the course. Eligibility for national certification includes a final grade of C or better, or work experience as a phlebotomist, and payment of an additional fee to the certifying organization.