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Phlebotomy Noncredit Program

Description:

This noncredit program prepares the student for entry level employment as a phlebotomist. The course provides classroom, lab instruction and clinical experience. Class meets three times a week for eleven weeks; each class session is two hours in length. The 120 hours of clinical experience is in addition to scheduled class time. Course content includes basic anatomy pertinent to blood collection, as well as communication skills, specimen processing, related interdisciplinary tasks, lab experience of blood drawing techniques and practical experience of blood drawing techniques in the clinical setting.
Strict attendance policy enforced throughout this training.

AHCE 785 450                           Fee: $1400
Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday    2/28-5/17            5:30-7:30pm  
Forest Park, B 417
No class 3/13, 3/14 & 3/15.

Registration begins Jan. 3, 2012. Enrollment capacity: 12 students

Clinical and Field Work:

Some degree and certificate programs offered by the college require students to obtain clinical or other field experience as part of their course work. Students with criminal convictions or drug use may have difficulty progressing in these programs. Hospitals and facilities may mandate that a criminal background check and/or drug screening check (at the student's expense) may be conducted prior to placement in a clinical or field setting. Students not passing these checks may be prohibited from participating in the clinical or field experience thus rendering the student ineligible to satisfactorily meet the course/program requirements.

Prerequisites required at time of registration.

  • Student must be 18 years of age 
  • High school diploma or a General Education Development (GED) Certificate
  • Achieves a minimum score of 8.9 on both Vocabulary and Comprehension tests and a minimum score of 7.0 Mathematics Concepts and Application on the Tests of Adult Basic Education (TABE).
  • Family Care Safety Registry-Worker Registration letter. The letter cannot be older than 6 months. You must bring the letter from DHSS not proof of payment.
    Register online at http://www.dhss.mo.gov/FCSR/

Requirements completed by first week of class.

  • American Databank criminal background check and 5 panel drug screen
  • Physical exam/immunizations/Two-step PPD/Hepatitis B immunization series or signed waiver
  • AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification

Cost:

Expenses the phlebotomy student will incur but not limited to:

  • Fee is $1400
  • Text required and not included in fee. Text will be available in Forest Park campus bookstore
  • TABE Test is $11. Retest is additional $11
  • Family Care Safety Registry is $11
  • American Databank criminal background check cost is variable
  • 5 Panel Drug Screen is $30
  • Physical Exam/immunizations/Two-step PPD/Hepatitis B Immunization series is variable
  • AHA Healthcare Provider CPR certification is $65 (cost at St. Louis Community College)
  • Lab coat (Full length with cuffs, fluid resistant). Disposable lab coats are available for purchase in campus bookstore
    One box of Latex or Nitrile Gloves (Non-Sterile)
  • One large (2 gallon) "Ziploc baggie"
  • Protective/safety eyeglasses are available for purchase in campus bookstore
  • Class room supplies, including a Markal Sharpie (Black) "Water Resistant"

How to Register:

Registration begins Jan. 3, 2012 at 8:30 a.m.
Register in person only at the Forest Park campus, G 329.
Bring ALL prerequisites required at time of registration (listed on first page)
Payment is due at time of registration.

Withdrawal and Refund:

Requests for withdrawal must be submitted in writing at the Forest Park campus, Room G 329.

You will receive a 100 percent refund if the class is dropped one business day before the first meeting. A 50 percent refund will be given if the class is dropped between one business day before the first class meeting and prior to the second meeting of class; thereafter, no refund. Calculation of refunds will be based on the date the written request is received by the office. If you have a situation that warrants an override of the stated policy, an explanation of the circumstances must be submitted in writing.