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Phlebotomy Technician (PTC)

Certificate Program

Program Overview

This is a short-term certificate which offers the basic knowledge needed to perform venipunctures and skin punctures to obtain blood specimens for the purpose of testing and analysis.

Upon successful completion of the program and meeting requirements, graduates are eligible for the RPT (Registered Phlebotomy Technician) certification given through AMT (American Medical Technologist.)

Special Enrollment Requirements:

  • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider certification required upon entrance to program or must take the First Aid & CPR course (MED2247). The certification test must be performed in person. Only the theory portion can be done online.
  • Must have complete physical and immunizations along with complete background check. Background checks (BCI & FBI) must be recent and from the State of Ohio.

Program Outcomes

  1. Understand ‘Basic’ and ‘Advanced’ principles of phlebotomy.
  2. Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures using correct “order of draw”.
  3. Utilize professional communications with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  4. Perform patient care procedures using quality standards of the Code of Ethics of American Medical Technicians (AMT).

FYE1110

First Year Experience is required for all students to take in year 1, fall semester. Students must receive a passing grade.

Class Sequence

Code Course Title Credits
Year 1 Fall Semester
BIO1110 Human Biology I 3
MED1105 Medical Terminology 2
PSY1120 General Psychology 3
MED1800 Phlebotomy 5
COM1110/COM111 Interpersonal Communications/Speech 3
Total Credit Hours 16