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Phlebotomy (Blood Collection) Certificate
Phlebotomy (Blood Collection) Certificate
at Moraine Valley Community College
Chicago Catalog
To ensure quality training is available to persons interested in this field of work, Moraine Valley has developed a training program in phlebotomy. The phlebotomist is an integral member of the healthcare team. This individual must be well-trained in all aspects of specimen collection and processing. The phlebotomist must also be able to maintain high standards of professionalism with patients and their families.
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Phlebotomists
Draw blood for tests, transfusions, donations, or research. May explain the procedure to patients and assist in the recovery of patients with adverse reactions.
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$30,250
$38,530
$51,610
$14.54
$18.53
$24.81
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Program Requirements
- In order to register for PHB-110, students must pass the prerequisite course, MRT-110 Medical Terminology, with a minimum passing grade of "C" or higher.
- A student must be 18 years of age or older before the start of PHB-110.
- Students must achieve a minimum passing grade of “C” (2.0) in both lecture and laboratory portions of Principles and Practice of Phlebotomy (PHB-110).
- Students must submit a completed history and physical form signed by a physician prior to clinical assignment.
- Students are responsible for transportation to and from clinical affiliates.
- Students are responsible for securing their own uniform for clinical rotations.
- A complete US high school transcript showing date of graduation or a GED certificate must be submitted to the coordinator prior to completion of the program.
- A liability insurance fee is required.
- The college requires that students have minimal health insurance coverage during the clinical experience.
- A criminal background check must be successfully completed before a clinical assignment is made.
- A specific 10-panel drug screening must be successfully completed before a clinical assignment is made.
- Students must complete the Moraine Valley HIPAA training session.