Academic Calendar 2011-2012 - Chesapeake College

HealtH ProFessionsPHLEBOTOMYLETTER OF RECOGNITION (515)AWARD: Letter of RecogntonPROGRAM MISSION: The Chesapeake College Phlebotomy Letter of Recognton prepares students for the Amercan Socety ofPhlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) Certification Exam and for employment in any profession that employs phlebotomists.PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: The Letter of Recognition Program in Phlebotomy is designed to prepare students for certification andfor employment as phlebotomsts. Enrollment in this curriculum is limited by the availability of clinical facilities. Students shouldconsult with the College’s Admissions Office or the Nursing and Allied Health Advisor in planning an appropriate program.PROGRAM GOALS: The Phlebotomy Letter of Recognton program wll:• Provide students with the skills to perform phlebotomy procedures as required to meet certification standards.• Prepare students to perform procedures ethcally, safely, and legally.• Prepare students to pass the ASPT certification exam.• Prepare students for entry-level employment as a phlebotomist or for further study in the field.ADMISSIONS CRITERIA: Class sze s lmted to 15 students.Prorty n the selecton process wll be gven to applcants whohave the hghest hgh school grade pont average and prevousexperence provdng medcal patent care.ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:1. High school graduation or equivalent (official transcriptsrequred).2. Apply for admsson to Chesapeake College.3. Completon of the College’s placement exams n Englsh,reading, and mathematics administered through the Officeof Student Success and Enrollment Servces.4. Completon of any remedal requrements pror to applyngfor entrance nto the program.5. Request program applcaton at www.chesapeake.edu/alledhealth or from the College’s Center for Alled Health.6. Submsson of a program applcaton to the PhlebotomyProgram Drector. Students enter the program only n thefall semester. Applcatons must be submtted by March 31of each year. Acceptance letters wll be sent by June 30.Note: Traditional financial aid is not available for Letter ofRecognton programs. However, applcants may qualfy forfundng under the Workforce Investment Act.4. Vson must be 20/30 or better, wth correctve lenses.5. Hearng must fall wthn normal ranges wth or wthoutcorrectve ads.PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS DESIRED:1. Must be wllng to adhere to establshed codes of moderatonfor dress and appearance.2. Must have the ability to maintain composure in difficultcrcumstances.3. Must be able to relate to a wde varety of people.4. Must be responsble, relable, and honest.PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:[Courses Appear n Recommended Sequence.]ALH 110+ Phlebotomy I 5ALH 111+ Phlebotomy Practcum 2ALH 112+ Phlebotomy II 2MINIMUM REQUIRED CREDITS: 9CONTACT PERSONS:Ms. Lorrane HoldenMs. Terr GoldenPOST ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:1. Submsson of proof of Amercan Heart Assocaton CPRcertification for Healthcare Providers.2. Submsson of a health record completed by a physcan,ncludng documentaton of mmune status, vson testresults, ppd tuberculn test results, and shot recordndcatng mmunzaton for hepatts B, tetanus, anddphthera.3. Completon of clncal orentaton onlne courses throughLearnng Harbor.PHYSICAL STANDARDS:1. Must be able to communcate effectvely n spoken Englsh.Must be able to comprehend and respond to both formal andcolloqual Englsh drectly and by telephone.2. May be requred to lft 10 pounds.3. Must be able to move rapdly from one locaton to anothern such physcal settngs as the clncal laboratory, patentrooms, emergency centers, elevators, and starways.126Note: Field work, clinical placements, and certification/licensuremay nvolve drug testng and/or background checks performedat the student’s expense.+ Prerequste or corequste. See course descrpton for detals.FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT:Ms. Lorrane Holden, Nursng/Alled Health AdvsorRoom C-218, Wye Mlls Campus410-822-5400, ext. 203lholden@chesapeake.eduorMs. Terr Golden, Program Drector410-822-5400, ext. 707terrgolden@skpjack.chesapeake.edu.This program has been approved for funding under the WorkforceInvestment Act. For more information, contact the UpperShore Workforce Investment Board at: 410-822-1716.