Phlebotomy Certificate
Program Number:
905131
Certificate
Program Courses offered at the following Campuses:
About
The phlebotomy training certificate at Madison Area Technical College consists of two 2-credit courses. Students are required to take both courses.
Information Related to the Certificate
• All course lectures and laboratory sessions will be held at the Madison Area Technical College Truax campus.
• Students can anticipate spending at least 6 hours per week above and beyond scheduled class time to study the course material and complete required assignments.
• Students are placed in clinical rotations during daytime hours only due to limited instructional personnel during evening and night hours.
• Students must have the transportation means to travel outside the immediate Madison area for clinical rotation sites if required.
Certificate Admission Requirements
• High school graduation, HSED, GED or higher documented degree with C or better average. You will be required to provide proof in the form of a transcript or other official document, prior to registration for these classes.
• Acceptable score on the COMPASS assessment of Pre-Alg 55 (within the last two years), Reading 80 & Writing 70. A bachelor’s degree does not waive the COMPASS testing for this certificate.
• Computer literacy and keyboarding skill.
Admissions
Registration Requirements
- High school graduation, HSED, GED or higher documented degree with C or better average. You will be required to provide proof in the form of a transcript or other official document, prior to registration for these classes.
- Acceptable score on the COMPASS assessment of Pre-Algebra 55 (within the last two years), Reading 80 & Writing 70. A bachelor’s degree does not waive the COMPASS testing for this certificate.
Financial Aid Eligibility
Certificates are not eligible for financial aid.
Program Outcomes
Program Outcomes:
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Ability to work and communicate with others -
Ability to work effectively as a member of a team -
Ability to work under pressure and to follow directions accurately and precisely -
Capacity for calm and reasoned judgment -
Knowledge and skills to interact with diverse patient populations -
Fine motor skills to manipulate needles and blood drawing equipment.
Additional Info
Important Information related to Training
Students can anticipate spending at least 6 hours per week above and beyond scheduled class time to study the course material and complete required assignments.
Students are placed in clinical rotations during daytime hours only due to limited instructional personnel during evening and night hours.
Students must have the transportation means to travel outside the immediate Madison area for clinical rotation sites if required.
Health History Form
Students must meet the requirements specified on the Madison Area Technical College Health History form (PDF). A completed form must on file at Madison Area Technical College by the first week of class. Failure to comply with this policy will result in immediate dismissal from the certificate. Because of the nature of the clinical experiences, it is strongly recommended that students be immunized against hepatitis B. Students who do not receive the vaccine will be required to sign a waiver indicating their decisions to decline the vaccine.
Caregiver Background Check
As required by Wisconsin law, any student who has access to patients during a clinical experience must undergo a Caregiver Background Check. Based upon the information disclosed by the student or revealed by the background check, additional research, including a request for information related to out-of state residence, may need to be conducted. Any additional costs incurred by conducting this research will be the responsibility of the student. As required by law, all information obtained by the background check process must be released to the student’s clinical sites. The discovery of a criminal history may bar a student from participating in the clinical training and gaining employment as a phlebotomist. The Background Information Disclosure form (PDF) can be found on the Wisconsin Department of Health Services website. If you have questions regarding how a criminal history will affect your participation in this class career please contact: (800) 322-6282, ext. 6459 or (608) 246-6459.
Health Insurance Coverage
Due to the inherent risk of exposure to harmful agents, students in the phlebotomy training certificate are required to have health insurance. A low cost insurance plan covering accident and illness is available to students through Madison Area Technical College at the student’s expense.
Last Modified: May 11, 2012