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A person successfully completing the phlebotomy program is qualified to sit for the ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathology) PBT (Phlebotomy Technician) certification examination. The granting of the certificate in Phlebotomy is not contingent upon passing any type of external certification or licensure exam.

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Phlebotomy

The phlebotomist is an important member of the health care team whose primary role is to collect and process blood and other specimens for testing. This two-semester program includes an internship off-site at a clinical facility. Affiliated clinical facilities for the phlebotomy internships currently include Holy Rosary Health Care in Miles City. Internship hours are non-paid. A student may not acquire a job as a Phlebotomist before completion of the program and count those hours toward their internship hours. A person who has been employed as a non-boardcertified Phlebotomist long-term may apply for experiential learning credit for MLS 105. Each case will be evaluated individually, based on documentation and range and scope of experience. MLS 103 and MLS 104 will not be considered for experiential learning credit. Since 2013, the pass rate on the national ASCP-BOC certification exam is 100%. The placement rate for graduates seeking employment is 100%. Attrition rate is 8%.

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Required Core - 24 Total Credits

First Year - Fall Semester (12) Credits
MLS 103 MLS 103 - Phlebotomy Fundamentals Phlebotomy is the art of drawing blood. The course includes anatomy of hand, arm, foot, and blood vessels; blood composition, specimen types, and coagulation factors. Co-requisite: MLS 104 Phlebotomy Fundamentals Lab.	Phlebotomy Fundamentals (3)
MLS 104 MLS 104 - Phlebotomy Fundamentals Lab The phlebotomy lab will include instruction in manual phlebotomy techniques, and drawing and handling specimens. Co-requisite: MLS 103 Phlebotomy Fundamentals; Pre-requisite: current CPR certification and basic health screening.	Phlebotomy Fundamentals Lab (1)
AHMS 144 AHMS 144 - Medical Terminology This course is an introduction to word building/analysis of medical terms using word elements. Study of medical terms, abbreviations, anatomy, procedures, etc. are included. Sections on pharmacology, radiology, and psychiatry will be covered.	Medical Terminology (3)
M 100 M 100 - Introduction to Technical Mathematics This course is designed to provide a mathematical background necessary for success in the industrial areas and to meet the math requirement for the automotive, heavy equipment and building trades certificate programs at Miles Community College. Pre-requisite: satisfactory completion of placement tests or concurrent enrollment in NC 021 Supplemental Instruction/Academic Support for Mathematics. For those in NC 021, attendance and participation in NC 021 will be reported to your M 100 instructor for consideration in your M 100 grade.	Introduction to Technical Mathematics (2)
WRIT 101 WRIT 101 - College Writing I This is an introductory writing course with emphasis on writing to a targeted audience. College Writing I prepares students for success in a wide variety of academic and vocational writing concerns. The writing process, formal voice, audience concerns, close reading strategies, effective styles and techniques, and the use of the computer as a writing tool are covered. Asserting and supporting a central claim and using MLA documentation and format are addressed. Pre-requisite: WRIT 095 Developmental Writing, WRIT 097 Reading, Reasoning, and Writing, or WRIT 100 Composing Mindfully: Reading, Reasoning, and Writing or appropriate placement on Accuplacer, ACT or SAT examination scores.	College Writing I (3)

First Year - Spring Semester (12) Credits
COMX 106 COMX 106 - Communicating in a Dynamic Workplace Students will study human behavior and personality, self-management, self-development, and elementary business psychology. Classroom focus is on career planning and job search: students will develop skills to prepare resumes, cover letters, and other communications involved in obtaining a job. This class is a requirement for the Professional-Technical programs.	Communicating in a Dynamic Workplace (2)
MLS 105 MLS 105 - Phlebotomy Internship Students will complete at least 135 hours of clinical lab experience in multiple clinical sites. Upon satisfactory completion of the course, the student will have demonstrated a working knowledge of many of the skills necessary to be a valuable member of the patient health care team and qualify to sit for the PBT (ASCP) [Phlebotomy Technician, American Society of Clinical Pathologists] national certifying exam. Transportation to the clinical sites in surrounding communities shall be the responsibility of the student. Internship hours are non-paid. A student may not acquire a job as a Phlebotomist before completion of the program and count those paid hours toward the internship hours. A person who has been employed as a non-board certified Phlebotomist may apply for experiential learning credit for MSL 105. Each case will be evaluated individually based on the documentation of length, range and scope of experience. Pre-requisites: MLS 103 Phlebotomy Fundamentals, MLS 104 Phlebotomy Fundamentals Lab. Before internship sites are assigned, the student must: 1)successfully pass a drug screen; 2)successfully pass a criminal background check; 3)submit proof of health insurance; 4)submit proof of current CPR training; 5)submit documentation of a current 2-step TB skin test; 6)submit documentation of current vaccinations (or sign a waiver of exemption).	Phlebotomy Internship (3)
PHL 221 PHL 221 - Introduction to Philosophy & Biomedical Ethics This course is designed to help students think critically and thoughtfully about ethical decisions and the legal consequences they may face in the practice of any healthcare discipline. Utilizing the legal knowledge and various ethical decision making process models presented in this course, students will develop their own framework for making effective choices that lead to a professional and caring response to patients and clients.	Introduction to Philosophy & Biomedical Ethics (3)
BIOH 104 BIOH 104 - Basic Human Biology This course covers the basic biology of the human organism. Topics include simple chemistry, cell and tissue structure and function, and also the structure and function of the major organ systems of the body including the skeletal, muscular, nervous, respiratory, reproductive, digestive, urinary, and endocrine systems. The lecture will also include discussions on disease processes. This course is intended for non-science majors. Co-requisite: BIOH 105 Basic Human Biology Laboratory.	Basic Human Biology (3)
BIOH 105 BIOH 105 - Basic Human Biology Laboratory This lab will focus on the anatomy of the organ systems. The relationship between body anatomy and physiology will be emphasized. This course is intended for non-science majors. Co-requisite: BIOH 104 Basic Human Biology.	Basic Human Biology Laboratory (1)

Upon completion of this program
students will will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of the health care delivery system and medical terminology;

Demonstrate knowledge of infection control and safety;

Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and anatomic terminology in order to relate major areas of the clinical laboratory to general pathologic conditions associated with the body systems;

Demonstrate understanding of the importance of specimen collection and specimen integrity in the delivery of patient care;

Demonstrate knowledge of collection equipment, various types of additives used, special precautions necessary and substances that can interfere in clinical analysis of blood constituents;

Follow standard operating procedures to collect specimens;

Demonstrate understanding of requisitioning, specimen transport and specimen processing;

Demonstrate understanding of quality assurance and quality control in phlebotomy;

Communicate (verbally and nonverbally) effectively and appropriately in the workplace.

Reference: NAACLS Guide to Approval