2013-14 Catalog Jun. 2013 | Page 101

A S S O C I A T E O F A P P L I E D S C I E N C E D E G R E E S A N D C E R T I F I C A T E S 101

PH 5.920 Pharmacy Operations: Retail & Institutional.............. 2 WE 1.2803 Cooperative Work Experience........................................ 7

Total Credits: 25

Phlebotomy 9

This less-than-one-year certificate program prepares students for employment as a phlebotomist. It will also prepare students for certification examinations of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists and the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. To accomplish these goals, the program combines classroom instruction with lab work and clinical experience. Skill areas covered are: vacuum collections, arterial specimen collection, capillary skin punctures, butterfly needles, blood cultures and specimen collection on adults, children and infants.

A group of up to 24 students completes the training as a cohort. Classes are tailored specifically to these students, who attend class for approximately 35 hours a week. The first 12 weeks of training are in the classroom. The last four weeks are in a clinic, hospital or physician’ s office. Student is responsible for transportation to and from clinical sites.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students who successfully complete a certificate in Phlebotomy will:

• Perform a venipuncture with proper technique using a vacutainer.

• Perform a venipuncture with proper technique using syringe.

• Perform a finger stick with proper technique.

• Perform a heel stick with proper technique.

• Communicate effectively with patient, healthcare staff, and other medical providers.

Admission Requirements

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis with preference given to residents of Linn Benton Community College’ s tax district and students with previous college experience. Students are required to:

• Attend a program information session

• Pass a criminal background check

• Pass a drug test

• Complete WR 095 College Writing Fundamentals and MTH 020 Basic Mathematics with a“ C” or better( or equivalent score on College Placement Test) Math class or Math CPT must have been completed within the last five years

• Have current immunizations

• Complete an LBCC admissions application form.

• Applicants must be in good academic and financial standing at LBCC in order to be admitted to this program. Students will be required to pass all classes with a“ C” or better to maintain their status in the program and financial aid eligibility.

On-line applications dates are posted in the Phlebotomy Technician Bulletin. All applicants are given a time / date stamp on their applications and all supplemental documentation required for admission must be submitted in a sealed envelope within two business days of completing the on-line application. The cost of this program varies.

WE 1.2804 CWE Phlebotomy........................................................... 5

Total Credits: 26

Polysomnographic Technology 9

This three-term, 44-credit program prepares students for employment as polysomnographic technologists. The program will be offered through a combination of online lecture, hands-on practice, and patient contact in a clinical practicum. Courses will include Basic and Advanced Polysomnography, Fundamentals of Sleep Monitoring Equipment, Therapeutic Modalities, Clinical Sleep Disorders, Polysomnography Scoring and Analysis, Exam Prep, Clinical Practicum and Job Success Skills.

A group of up to 24 students will move through this program as a cohort. The majority of the coursework will be offered online with lab classes meeting on selected Saturdays at LBCC’ s Albany campus. During the second- and third-term, students will engage in a minimum of 270 hours of clinical experience in a sleep lab. Student is responsible for transportation to and from clinical sites.

LBCC’ s program is accredited, so students are eligible to sit for the national RPSGT exam upon completion of the program.

Student Learning Outcomes

• Students can properly prepare Polysomnographic equipment and supplies for use in the sleep lab.

• Students can properly place and secure Polysomnographic sensors and electrodes to sleep lab patients.

• Students can properly input sleep study and technical information into clinic computer.

• Students can properly perform all-channel equipment calibrations.

Admission Requirements

Applications are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis with preference given to Oregon residents and students with previous college experience. Students are required to:

• Attend a program information session

• Pass a criminal background check

• Pass a drug test

• Complete WR 090 or equivalent writing course from an accredited institution with a“ C” or better

• Complete MTH 060 Introduction to Algebra or completion of an equivalent math course from an accredited institution with a“ C” or better( or equivalent score on the College Placement Test). Math class or math CPT must have been completed in the last five years

• RD 115 Advanced College Reading and Learning Strategies or equivalent reading course from an accredited institution with a“ C” or better

1 – Courses offered that term only. 2 – Other classes may substitute. See advisor. 6 – These courses must have been completed within the last five years. 7 – Course may be taken any term to accommodate a student’ s particular interests and scheduling considerations. See the requirements for the Associate of Science degree for approved courses. 8 – No more than two courses with the same alpha prefix may be used by a student to meet the general education requirement. See an advisor. 9 – A cost-recovery program. See“ Workforce Training” section for details.