Specialized skills for a specialized job.
In one semester, SCC's Phlebotomy program prepares you to work as a phlebotomist in a medical or lab setting where you'll draw blood from patients and prepare samples for testing.
Students who complete the program will earn a certificate.
Program location
What you'll learn
- Communication and customer service
- Infection control
- OSHA standards
- Patient identification
- Specimen collection
- Labeling and handling
- Quality assurance
Key classes you'll take
- Medical Terminology
- Phlebotomy
What you can do after finishing this program
- Phlebotomist
- Blood Center Specialist
Contact Us
West Burlington Campus Admissions
Call: (319) 208-5155
Text: (319) 250-7144
Email: admissionswb@scciowa.edu
Keokuk Campus Admissions
Call: (319) 313-1923
Text: (319) 220-3266
Email: admissionskeo@scciowa.edu
In less than one year, you can have a rewarding job in health care. Apply a variety of medical procedural functions on patients who need your compassion.
The Phlebotomy Program will prepare the student to enter the healthcare profession as a phlebotomist. The program will incorporate competency-based learning outcomes. The student will gain skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper technique and standard precautions. The student will also learn to develop communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients effectively, obtain knowledge on infection control and safety practices, confidentiality and legal concepts, as well as medical terminology.
*Health professions student outcomes are available on the Consumer Information page.
Summary Sheet
The summary sheet provides a program overview and other information.
Curriculum Sequence
| Fall I | Course Title | Credit |
|---|---|---|
| HSC-114 | Medical Terminology | 3 |
| MAP-401 | Medical Law and Ethics | 1 |
| MAP-431 | Human Relations | 1 |
| MAP-201 | Phlebotomy | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDITS | 8 |
HSC-114 - Medical Terminology
|
Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 2 |
Credit: 3 |
This course is designed to study the basic language related to medical science with emphasis on word analysis, construction, definitions, pronunciations, spelling and standard abbreviations.
MAP-401 - Medical Law and Ethics
|
Lecture: 1 |
Credit: 1 |
This course is designed to familiarize the student with legal concepts of standard of care, scope of employment, criminal and civil acts, contracts, negligence and ethical concepts.
MAP-431 - Human Relations
|
Lecture: 1 |
Credit: 1 |
This course includes fundamental principles related to human relations. Basic psychological and developmental theorists, factors that influence behavior, professional attitudes and behavior, self-improvement, and communication in the health care setting are emphasized.
MAP-201 - Phlebotomy
|
Lecture: 2 |
Lab: 1 |
On Job Training: 1 |
Credit: 3 |
This course consists of 64 hours of classroom/lab time and 48 hours of externship to prepare students to function as a phlebotomist in a medical laboratory setting. Students will gain skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. There is an emphasis on infection control, OSHA standards, patient identification, specimen labeling and handling, and quality assurance.
Anne Abel - Instructor - Medical Coding & Billing
Email: aabel@scciowa.edu
CPC Certification of American Academy of Professional Coders
CPC-I Certification of American Academy of Professional Coders
Megan Massner - Instructor - Medical Assistant
Email: mmassner@scciowa.edu
Diploma, Southeastern Community College
Kara Schreiner - Instructor - Medical Assistant/Program Coordinator
Email: kschreiner@scciowa.edu
Diploma-Medical Assistant, Southeastern Community College
AA, Southeastern Community College
CMA, American Association of Medical Assistants