| Originator: | Kris Long Status: Approved Department: MEA Medical Assistant | |
| Date Created: | 04/23/2019 Submitted: 01/31/2020 Completed: 03/25/2020 | |
| Year: | 2020-21 | |
| Effective Semester: | Fall | |
| Program Type: | Certificate | |
| Program Title: | Medical Assistant Phlebotomy Certificate (MAPHC) | |
| Justification for Modification: | Removing MEA 205 from Phlebotomy certificate as it is not required for national certification through AMT.
Adding BIO 160 as an option for students as an option for students to take for A&P. Students can take either BIO 160 or HES 129 |
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| Careers: | O*Net
Lake Havasu City-Kingman, AZ MSA Hourly Median $14.64 Yearly Median $30,460 Arizona Employment Percent Change Projected 2014-2024 +27% Annual Job Openings 130 |
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| Program Impact: | no | |
| Impact outside of Program/Financial impact - required if reducing program total credits: | no | |
| Current Total Program Credits: | 19 | |
| MODIFIED Total Program Credits: | 17 | |
| Assessment Analysis?: | Yes | |
| If yes, please describe: | After extensive conversation with AMT (American Medical Technologists), there is no need for students to take a course in Pathophysiology for their Phlebotomy certificate. | |
| Catalog Introduction: | A phlebotomy technician (phlebotomist) is an integral member of the medical laboratory team whose primary function is the collection of blood samples from patients by venipuncture or microtechniques. The phlebotomy technician facilitates the collection and transportation of laboratory specimens and is often the patients' only contact with the medical laboratory. The need to assure quality care and patient safety mandates strict professional behavior and standards of practice for phlebotomists.
Phlebotomy technicians must like challenge and responsibility. They must be accurate, work well under pressure and communicate effectively. They must be able to deal with patients and be able to calm patients. Safety is key and all safety precautions must be taken to prevent the transmission of infectious diseases. After completion of the phlebotomy certificate courses, students will take the national certification exam through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) for the credential of Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT). This exam will be taken at the end of MEA 102. Students are also eligible to take the national certification through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) for the credential of Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT). For more information regarding the Medical Assistant Phlebotomy Certificate, see the Medical Assistant webpage. A completed application must be submitted to the program director for admission to the medical assistant programs. You can obtain the application online, at any MCC campus, from an advisor, or at the medical assistant department. Requirements for Graduation: Passing all Medical Assistant courses with a 'C' grade or better. Note: For a course to be eligible for transfer, the student must receive a 'C' or better. Acceptance of a transfer course is determined by the receiving institution. Note: BIO 201 and BIO 202 can be substituted for HES 129 |
| Document | Document Name | File Type |
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| Review Document | outcomes - 2020-01-31 23:22:32 Etc/GMT | application/pdf |
| Review Document | Phlebotomy GP - 2020-02-25 22:12:31 Etc/GMT | application/msword |