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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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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%.