Phlebotomy: Certificate

Phlebotomy - Curriculum Requirements

The following coursework must be successfully completed to earn a certificate in Phlebotomy.

First Semester (14-15 Credits)

• BIO 101 - Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology

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• BIO 131 - Anatomy & Physiology I

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• ENG 110 - College Writing I
• HIT 106 - Medical Terminology

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• HIT 222 W - Medical Legal Aspects

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• MDA 208 - Medical Ethics, Law and Economics (WE)

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• CLT 110 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Technology (5 weeks)
• HST 100 - Seminar in Health Sciences

Spring Semester (15 Credits)

• HST 109 - Personal Success Strategies
• CLT 204 - Fundamental Phlebotomy (5 weeks)
• CLT 214 - Specialized Phlebotomy (10 weeks)

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• CST 105 - Computer Applications

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• MDA 104 - Keyboarding and Medical Word Processing

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• ENG 220 - Communicating About Ideas and Values

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• SPK 110 - Effective Speaking

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• CLT 215 - Phlebotomy Practicum
• HST 207 - Capstone for Health Careers

Graduation Requirement: 29/30 Credits

Notes

Grading Policy

The program adheres to the grading policy, as published in the college catalog.  A copy of the equation for determining the students’ grades in each course will be given to students during the first meeting of that course.  It will include:

1. The number of quizzes/exams to be given
2. Additional criteria to be used to determine grades
3. Breakdown of the percentage of grade assigned to each exam/quiz/additional criteria

Standards for Academic Progress

Curriculum-specific courses completed more than 5 years prior to graduation must be repeated to satisfy graduation requirements.  

The Clinical Laboratory Technologies Department adheres to the overall college policy on Standards for Academic Progress, as published in the college catalog.  In addition, a minimum grade of “C” must be obtained in all prerequisite courses to gain admission to the program.  To graduate, students must achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0, have earned a “C” or better in each lecture and laboratory course, satisfactorily completed all clinical rotation requirements, and have completed the minimum number of total credit hours necessary to complete the appropriate program.

The decision to send a student to a clinical practicum will be made by the department chairperson in consultation with the student’s instructors.  The student must have attained the necessary competencies in knowledge of the subject area and practical skills to be permitted to progress to the clinical practicum.

Students who earn grades below “C” in courses applied toward any departmental degrees or certificates are also subject to the consequences to academic progress as outlined in the following tables. Students must earn a “C” or better in all laboratory courses before they are eligible for placement in any clinical rotation. Students dismissed from a program do have the right to appeal or reapply for admission to the program in question. Readmission to the program requires approval of the department chairperson and is on a space-available basis only. The student Academic Grievance procedure may be found in the student handbook or may be obtained from an academic Dean’s office.

Consequences of Grades below C

The Program makes every effort to ensure that students who are accepted into the program can continue to progress at their maximum speed.  Should a situation arise where there are more qualified students that available clinical sites, waiting list ranking will be determined by date of qualified admission to the program.  For students with the same date of qualified admission, students will be ranked by grade point average, with students having higher GPAs receiving higher ranking on the waiting list.  Students whose progress is delayed by withdrawal or failure from courses or by part-time study will be placed in practicum courses as space permits.

Admissions and Progression Procedures

Admissions

Competitive Admissions Procedures (see “Admissions Information for Health Science Degree Program Applicants” in the college catalog).

Clinical Progression

1. Students must satisfactorily complete each scheduled, successive clinical course, in order to progress in the program.

Dismissal

1. All students attending SUNY Broome are subject to the “Policy of Standards for Academic Progress” as defined in the college catalog.
2. Each Health Science program policy manual includes information on additional criteria used by the program for dismissing students from that program. Program policy manual procedures are supported by the college. Students dismissed from a program are advised to see an academic advisor, if they wish to continue taking courses within another curriculum. Dismissed students lose the curriculum designator and will no longer be advised by the department faculty or chair.

Readmission to the Program

1. Students dismissed from a Health Science program may apply for readmission and will be considered eligible for the competitive admissions process.  Students dismissed more than once may not reapply to the same program.
2. Students who interrupt their course of study may be readmitted, by-passing the Competitive Admissions process, directly into program courses, with permission of the Department Chairperson.