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Department Chairperson: Ms. L. Ligon
Program Director: Ms. C. Tankersley
Phlebotomy
Certificate of Completion — CCL 5279
3.5-7.5 Credits
Program changes not available at time of printing. Consult with
Academic Advisement.
The Phlebotomy Program is a one-semester program designed
to prepare a person to obtain blood specimens from patients for
the purpose of testing and analyzing. The phlebotomist works
in a medical laboratory or drawing station under the direction
of the laboratory supervisor. The job requires manual dexterity
and additional skills in communication and clerical duties.
Upon satisfactory completion of the program, the students are
qualified to take a national certification examination.
Program Notes: Students must have a current CPR certification
at the health care provider or professional rescuer level prior to
beginning clinical experience. Students must earn a grade of
“C” or better in all courses required within the program. "+"
indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
Orientation to the program and advisement are mandatory. For
further information, contact the Program Advisor for Health
Professions and Nursing in the Advisement Center.
Admission Criteria: High school diploma or GED.
Required Courses: 3.5-7.5 Credits
Note: The credit hour range is subject to change depending on
the student’s educational experience.
Option 1: 3.5 Credits
HCC courses are waived for students who have completed an
Associate in Applied Science degree or higher degree in a health
science discipline from an regionally accredited institution of
higher education recognized by Maricopa County Community
College District.
HCE109 Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing: Basic
Skills + 1
HCE111
Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing:
Advanced Techniques + 1
HCE120 Phlebotomy Practicum + 1
HCE121 Practicum: Basic Specimen Processing + 0.5
Option 2: 3.5 Credits
HCC courses may be waived by the Program Director for the
student who has one year or more of documented experience as
a licensed or certified health care professional.
HCE109 Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing: Basic
Skills + 1
HCE111
Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing:
Advanced Techniques + 1
HCE120 Phlebotomy Practicum + 1
HCE121 Practicum: Basic Specimen Processing + 0.5
Option 3: 7.5 Credits
HCC130 Fundamentals in Health Care Delivery 3
HCC145AA Medical Terminology for health Care
Workers 1
HCE109 Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing:
Basic Skills + 1
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HCE111 Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing:
Advanced Techniques + 1
HCE120 Phlebotomy Practicum + 1
HCE121 Practicum: Basic Specimen Processing + 0.5
HEALTH CARE — DENTAL
Department Chairperson: Ms. K. Anderson
Program Director: Ms. J. Wilburn
Dental Assisting
Associate in Applied Science — AAS 3264
64.5-68.5 Credits
The Associate in Applied Science in Dental Assisting has been
designed to enable students to earn a two-year degree in the
field of dental assisting. This program includes all of the
required courses for a certificate in Dental Assisting, with the
addition of general education requirements. Successful
completion will provide the student with advanced skills for
employment in dental facilities.
Program Notes: The Dental Assisting program is accredited by
the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental
Accreditation. (211 E. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60611-2678;
(312) 440-4653). Graduates are eligible to take the Dental
Assisting National Board (216 E. Ontario St., Chicago, IL 60611)
Certification Exam in Chairside Assisting for the designation
CDA-Certified Dental Assistant, and the Arizona State
Certification in Radiation Health and Safety Exam.
Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all courses
required within the program.
Admission Criteria: A high school diploma or GED
equivalency is required. An application for admission to the
Dental Assisting Program can be obtained from the program
director or the Health Professions and Nursing advisor.
Program Prerequisites: 7.5-11.5 Credits
Note: The credit hour range is subject to change depending on
the student’s educational experiences.
Option 1: 7.5 Credits
HCC courses are waived for students who have completed an
Associate in Applied Science degree or higher degree in a health
science discipline from a regionally accredited institution of
higher education recognized by Maricopa County Community
College District.
BIO160 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology 4
ENG101 First-Year Composition + (3) OR
ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL + (3) 3
HCC/RES109 CPR for Health Care Provider (.5) OR
Current CPR certification at the health
care provider OR professional rescuer level. 0.5
Health Care