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Phlebotomy

Basic Course Description

The training consists of two non-credit lecture/lab classes, Phlebotomy 1 and Phlebotomy 2. A 100-hour, unpaid Cooperative Education clinical placement may be available to some students.  Upon successful completion of both training classes and the clinical placement, the student will meet the Route 2 eligibility requirements set by the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) to qualify to take the national Phlebotomy Technician PBT certification exam at additional cost. Certification is not currently required to work as a phlebotomist in Oregon.

Students must take Phlebotomy 1 and Phlebotomy 2 in order.  Entry is Fall or Spring term and students move through the training together as a group, referred to as a cohort. Two consecutive terms are required for completion of course work.  Co-op placement is not guaranteed and is dependent upon space availability.

Enrollment is first come/first served and is limited to 10 students per cohort group. Class is held on Tuesdays and Thursdays (see current term class schedule for specific dates and times).  Attendance at the first class session each term is mandatory.

Total cost for all course work, tuition, fees and textbooks, including Cooperative Education placement, if granted, is approximately $1900 and is subject to change.

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Admission Criteria

• Apply for admission as a credit student (undeclared major) at Lane Community College.

• Complete computerized Math and Reading tests through Lane's Main Campus testing center
  
  
  • Meet the Reading Proficiency requirement of a score of 76 or higher                
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  • Submit a college transcript showing successful completion of RD 090 or WR 115 within the last five years
    
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  • Meet the Math Proficiency requirement of 7 or above on parts A, B and C
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  • Submit a college transcript showing successful completion of MTH 020 or higher within the last year
    
• Fill out and submit the application (.pdf) along with your test scores or transcripts.  (Note that unofficial transcripts are permissable.)  Applications for Spring term 2010 will be accepted beginning February 22.

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• Theoretic comprehension of phlebotomy techniques and associated safety, infection control, quality assurance, documentation, ethical, legal and customer service issues
• Learning and practicing blood collection techniques in the classroom
• Preparation for the National Phlebotomy Technician PBT(ASCP) certification exam and employment in the fields of phlebotomy. 

Requirements for ASCP Certification Eligibility

• A high school diploma or GED
• Must be 18 years of age
• Satisfactory completion of the two-term training
• 120-hour, unpaid clinical experience with specfic requirements for completion of successful, unaided venipunctures and skin punctures.
  • The following proofs of immunizations are required prior to clinicals (shot record or titer):
    • Hep B three-shot series followed by Hep B titer
    • MMR
    • Chicken Pox
    • TB Skin Test (within the last year)
  • Some clinical sites require a criminal background check and/or drug screening at additional student expense

For additional information contact: Lida Herburger