MATC 2021-22 Catalog

Phlebotomy TECHNICAL DIPLOMA Program Code: 30-513-1 Downtown Milwaukee Campus

COURSES CLABT-110 CLABT-111

Credits

HEALTHCARE SERVICES MANAGEMENT matc.edu/academics/pathways Certificate • Healthcare Customer Service, p. 194 Technical Diploma • Health Unit Coordinator, p. 147 • Phlebotomy, p. 164 Associate Degree • Healthcare Services Management, p. 71

Basic Lab Skills ‡...................................... 1 Phlebotomy ‡.......................................... 2 Written Communication *....................... 3 (or) ENG-201 English 1 ‡

ENG-195

HEALTH-101 Medical Terminology * ^ ........................ 3 HEALTH-104 Culture of Healthcare ^........................... 2 HEALTH-107 Digital Literacy for Healthcare * ^.......... 2 MLABT-161 Computer Applications for the Medical Laboratory ‡ ................... 1 MLABT-166 Phlebotomy Clinical Experience ‡ ........... 3 TOTAL CREDITS: 17 ‡ Prerequisite required. * May be taken prior to entering the program. ^ Counts toward earning the Healthcare Customer Service certificate. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Official Wisconsin Technical College Systemprogram title: Phlebotomy Technician.

Technical Diplomas

Phlebotomists perform functions such as blood drawing, specimen processing, lab procedures and clerical duties. To prepare for this career, you will learn the theory and practical skills of phlebotomy through the on-campus laboratory sessions and experiences at local healthcare facilities. Career Outlook The demand for phlebotomists continues to grow. Program Learning Outcomes • Adhere to infection control and safe practices • Perform specimen collection • Process specimens

• Comply with legal regulations • Model professional behaviors Admission Requirements

High school diploma or GED required. This program admits students through a petition selection process. See the program’s webpage at matc.edu to view the petition process and all requirements. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.

This program is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), 5600 North River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018; 773-714-8880; naacls.org.

Start Dates: August and January

Healthcare

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