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Listed below is a sample sequence of courses. Please meet with an advisor for scheduling options. |
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| First Semester | (14 Credits) |
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| 10501101 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| 10501104 | Healthcare Customer Service | 2 |
| 10501107 | Intro to Healthcare Computing | 2 |
| 10513115 | Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques | 3 |
| 31509302 | Human Body in Health & Disease | 3 |
| 31509309 | Medical Law, Ethics, and Professionalism | 1 |
| Second Semester | (8 Credits) |
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| 10513116 | Principles of Phlebotomy | 3 |
| 10513117 | Phlebotomy Laboratory/Practicum | 5 |
Total Credits |
22 |
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| Medical Terminology - 3 credits Students focus on the component parts of medical terms: prefixes, suffixes and word roots. Students will practice formation, analysis, and reconstruction of terms. Emphasis on spelling, definition, and pronunciation. Introduction to operative, diagnostic, therapeutic, and symptomatic terminology of all body systems, as well as systemic and surgical terminology. |
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| Healthcare Customer Service - 2 credits This course is designed as an introduction to customer service for learners interested in working in various healthcare settings. The learner investigates healthcare systems, safety standards, and the workforce. The learner examines professionalism, interpersonal and written communication skills, and confidentiality as they relate to customer service in healthcare. |
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| Intro to Healthcare Computing - 2 credits Provides an introduction to basic computer functions and applications utilized in contemporary healthcare settings. Students are introduced to the hardware and software components of modern computer systems and the application of computers in the workplace. Emphasizes the use of common software packages, operating systems, file management, word processing, spreadsheet, database, Internet, and electronic mail. |
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| Basic Clinical Laboratory Techniques - 3 credits Assists the learner to develop skills in performing basic medical lab procedures. Emphasizes specimen collection and processing, testing methods, quality control and safety procedures. Correlates laboratory testing to human disease processins. Blood collection is a required part of this class. Prerequisite: Admission to Phlebotomy Technician Program 305131 |
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| Human Body in Health & Disease - 3 credits Focuses on diseases that are frequently first diagnosed and treated in the medical office setting. Students learn to recognize the causes, signs, and symptoms of diseases of the major body systems as well as the diagnostic procedures, usual treatment, prognosis and prevention of common diseases. |
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| Medical Law, Ethics, and Professionalism - 1 credits Prepares students to display professionalism and perform within ethical boundaries in the health care setting. Students maintain confidentiality, examine legal aspects of the medical record, perform risk management procedures, and examine legal and bioethical issues. |
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| Principles of Phlebotomy - 3 credits Prepares the learner to function as a member of the health care delivery team, performing the role of a phlebotomist. The phlebotomist generally works in a clinical laboratory under the supervision of the appropriate professional. The phlebotomist is responsible for collection procedures in both out-patient clinics and hospital in-patient settings for the purpose of laboratory analysis, including emergency and routine collection procedures from veins, skin puncture areas, and arteries on patients of all ages. Specimen integrity is emphasized as dependent on collection procedures, proper choice of equipment, and knowledge of patient variables. Positive patient identification protocol is an absolute requirement which is stressed throughout. Proper transport and processing of specimens are also included. This theory course is primarily an on-line course and is designed for the student preparing to enter the laboratory/practicum experience of the phlebotomy program. Prerequisite: Admission to Phlebotomy Technician Program 305131 and completion of first semester courses ("C" or better) |
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| Phlebotomy Laboratory/Practicum - 5 credits Prepares the learner to function as a staff member in a medical laboratory setting performing venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures, processing and handling of laboratory specimens, and performing related duties. There is no remuneration for students enrolled in this course. Prerequisite: "C" or better in Principles of Phlebotomy 10513116 |
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