Printed : 12 / 15 / 2021 Academic Year 2022-2023
Program Code 905131
The Phlebotomy Certi�cate teaches blood-collecting techniques that include venipuncture , and skin punctures to provide samples necessary for lab analysis . Students also learn techniques and procedures needed to assist with various lab procedures , including specimen processing . The phlebotomist must recognize any conditions that might alter collections , correlate types of lab tests to the written diagnosis , and communicate with both the laboratory and the patients to provide the best care possible and assure specimen integrity .
First Semester
10-501-101 Medical Terminology 10-513-110 Basic Lab Skills 10-513-111 Phlebotomy Semester Total
3 1 2
6.00
Total Credits 6.00
This program is offered at : Green Bay
Provide excellent customer service in a health care setting .
Earn your Healthcare Customer Service Representative Certi�cate while working toward your Phlebotomy Certi�cate .
10-501-101 Medical Terminology 10-501-104 Culture of Healthcare 10-501-107 Digital Literacy Healthcare
Curriculum Note : Students must earn a " C " or higher in the following courses : Medical Terminology , Basic Lab Skills , and Phlebotomy . A student may repeat that particular course to achieve a “ C ” or better �nal grade in order to continue in or complete this certi�cate .
The credit for 10-890-101 , College 101 is an Institutional Requirement for graduation . Consequently , it is not part of the program credit requirements , but must be passed with a " C " or better .
Apply at www . nwtc . edu / apply . Submit the following to transcripts @ nwtc . edu : High school transcript ( or GED / HSED transcript ). College transcript .
10-501-101 MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY ... focuses on the component parts of medical terms : pre�xes , suf�xes , and root words . Students practice formation , analysis and reconstruction of terms . Emphasis on spelling , de�nition and pronunciation . Introduction to operative , diagnostic , therapeutic and symptomatic terminology of all body systems , as well as systemic and surgical terminology . Course Typically Offered : Summer / Fall / Spring
10-513-110 BASIC LAB SKILLS ... explores laboratory science career options and the fundamental principles and procedures performed in the laboratory . You will utilize basic laboratory equipment . You will follow required safety and infection control procedures and perform simple laboratory tests . ( Prerequisite : Accepted into Medical Laboratory Technician program or Phlebotomy certi�cate ; Corequisite : 10-513-111 , Phlebotomy ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
10-513-111 PHLEBOTOMY ... provides opportunities for you to perform routine venipuncture , routine capillary puncture and special collection procedures . ( Corequisite : 10-513-110 , Basic Lab Skills ) Course Typically Offered : Fall / Spring
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