MATC 2024-25 Catalog

Healthcare Academic & Career Pathway Phlebotomy PROGRAM CODE: 30-513-1

Technical Diploma

COURSE CLABT-110 CLABT-111

CREDITS

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

ENG-195

HEALTH-101 Medical Terminology * ^................................................. 3 HEALTH-104 Contemporary Healthcare Practices ^............................ 2 HEALTH-107 Digital Literacy for Healthcare * ^ .................................. 2 MLABT-161 Computer Applications for the Medical Laboratory ‡ .......................................... 1 MLABT-166 Phlebotomy Clinical Experience ‡ ................................... 3

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CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this diploma

Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus Start Dates: August and January

Admission Requirement: 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. Program Description 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.

‡ 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 System program title: Phlebotomy Technician. 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 60018-5119; 773-714-8880; naacls.org.

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.

Complete Program Details QUESTIONS? 414-297-6263, 262-238-2281 or healthpathway@matc.edu

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