Phlebotomy, Short-Term Technical Certificate

Curriculum Code #2241

Effective May 2024

Division of Health and Wellness Sciences

The phlebotomist performs venipuncture and micro skin punctures, obtaining blood specimens from patients for the purpose of testing and analysis. The graduate of the program is prepared for employment in hospitals, clinics, private laboratories and physician office laboratories. Lorain County Community College has articulation agreements with colleges and universities including programs offered by Lorain County Community College’s University Partnership.

 
Plan of Study Grid
Preferred Sequence
Fall SemesterHours
HLED 153 FIRST AID AND SAFETY 2
BIOG 115 BODY STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION 1 3
PHBT 112 BASIC LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 1 4
SDEV 101 INTRODUCTION TO THE LCCC COMMUNITY 3 1
 Hours10
Spring Semester
CMMC 165 INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION 3
PHBT 121 PHLEBOTOMY CLINICAL PRACTICUM 1,2 3
ALHN 110 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3
 Hours9
 Total Hours19
1

Indicates that a grade of C (2.0) or better must be earned in order to continue in the sequence.

2

Indicates that this course has a prerequisite.

3

A student must register for the orientation course when enrolling for more than six credit hours per semester or any course that would result in an accumulation of 13 or more credit hours.

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification is required upon entrance into the program.
 
Graduates of the practical nursing and medical assisting programs at LCCC need only to complete, PHBT 112 and PHBT 121.

Program Contact(s):

Brenda Bergman, MS MLS (ASCP)
440-366-4139
bbergman@lorainccc.edu

For information about admissions, enrollment, transfer, graduation and other general questions, please contact your advising team.

More program information can be found on our website.

Admission Requirements for Phlebotomy

  1. Official high school or GED and college/program transcripts (if applicable) on file in the LCCC Records office.
  2. Program application form on file.
  3. Individuals employed as phlebotomists and/or those who have completed 10 credit hours of college work with overall GPAs of 2.0 or higher will be given admission priority.
  4. Graduates of the practical nursing and medical assisting programs at LCCC need only to complete:

Learn more about Allied Health program requirements 

Credit for Prior Learning (PLA) options may be available for your program.  For more information, please visit our website:  www.lorainccc.edu/PLA

Program Learning Outcomes 

1.  Use oral and written medical communication.

2.  Demonstrate Knowledge of human body structure, function, and pathology.

3.  Perform basic clinical laboratory mathematical functions.

4.  Perform venipuncture and micro skin puncture procedures skillfully.

5.  Maintain and evaluate patient sample integrity.

6.  Respect and maintain strict patient confidentiality.

7.  Demonstrate a professional attitude in appearance, work ethic, and laboratory safety.

8.  Keep accurate records, and transmit reports clearly and completely.

9.  Participate in continuing education and in-service programs.

10.  Remain flexible and adaptable to change that occur daily in the clinical laboratory setting.

11.  Demonstrate knowledge and skills relating to quality assurance procedures.

12.  Perform basic inter-department laboratory procedures.

13.  The graduate shall successfully pass a National Certification Exam (ASCP) in Phlebotomy.