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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 - 25-27 Total Credits

First Year - Fall Semester (13-14) 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 111 M 111 - Technical Mathematics This course provides the practical mathematics skills needed in a wide variety of trade, technical, and other occupational areas, including automotive and construction trades. It is especially intended for students who find math challenging and for adults who have been out of school for a time. Among the topics to be covered are ratio, proportion, percent, measurement, and practical plane geometry. Each student will also complete a construction project.	Technical Mathematics (3)
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M 108 M 108 - Business Mathematics This course is a study of math and terminology used by business and industry. The course will begin with a review of the fundamental principles of arithmetic and percentages. Payroll, bank records, interest, notes, discounts, markup, inventory, depreciation, and stocks and bonds will be covered. This course does not fulfill General Education requirements for the AA/AS degree. Prerequisite: appropriate placement score 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 108 instructor for consideration in your M 108 grade.	Business Math (3)
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M 121 M 121 - College Algebra This course covers the concept of functions; complex numbers; and solving systems of equations, sequences, and series. Functions investigated include linear, quadratic, polynomial, exponential, and logarithmic. Students who enter this class with lower than a grade of �B-� in the pre-requisite course will be required to enroll in a regularly scheduled two hours per week of supplemental instruction and academic support (NC 021) where attendance and participation will be part of the student�s grade in M 121. Prerequisite: M 095 Intermediate Algebra, or appropriate placement on COMPASS test.	College Algebra (4)
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STAT 216 STAT 216 - Introduction to Statistics Traditional and resistant estimators of location and spread, fundamentals of inference using randomization and classical methods, confidence intervals, and tests of hypotheses. Prerequisites: M 095 Intermediate Algebra or M 105 Contemporary Mathematics or appropriate placement scores.	Intro to Statistics (3)
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 (12-13) 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)
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COMX 111 COMX 111 - Intro to Public Speaking This course is intended to help students develop skills in speaking, organizing thoughts, and listening. Major emphasis is placed on the preparation and presentation of formal speeches.	Intro to Public Speaking (3)
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)
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BIOH 201 BIOH 201 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I (equiv to 301) This course is the first half of a one-year study in anatomy and physiology of the human body. The first semester will focus on the anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, the integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system, and nervous system. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHMY 121/122 Intro. to General Chemistry & Lab. Co-requisite: BIOH 202 Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory.	Human Anatomy & Physiology I (3)
BIOH 202 BIOH 202 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I Laboratory This lab will focus on the anatomy of cells, tissues, the integumentary system, the musculoskeletal system, and the nervous system. Students will examine human anatomy through histological and skeletal preparations. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHMY 121/122 Intro to General Chemistry and Lab. Co-requisite: BIOH 201 Human anatomy & Physiology I (equiv to 301).	Human Anatomy & Physiology I 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