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Admissions

  • Program begins during Fall and Spring semsters (MULT 1950 and MULT 1910) and continues Spring or Summer (MULT 2950 and MULT 1160).
  • Program length: 1 or 2 semster options. If you are interested in becoming nationally certified, you are required to take the 2 semster option.
  • Credit hours: MULT 1950 - 4.0; MULT 2950 – 1.0 (MULT 1950 and 2950 required for the ASCP Certification); MULT 1160 - 1.0 and MULT 1910 - 3.0 (MULT       1160 and 1910 required for the CSCC certificate of completion). 
  • Tuition: See the CSCC website for the most current information regarding fees.
  • Lab fees: MULT 1910 - $38.00; MULT 1950 - $55.00; MULT 2950 - $10.00; MULT 1160 - $0
  • Clinical Placement:
    • MULT 1950: at the start of week 8 or 9 (depending on starting semester for MULT 1950), you are required to attend an unpaid clinical experience that is arranged by the program for a total of 60 hours (once a week for 8 hours during the last 8 weeks of the semester in MULT 1950). This is arranged on the same day of each of the last 8 weeks.  Students will need to complete 60 unaided sticks during this clinical experience. The clinical facilities are located in Columbus and its surrounding counties. You must provide your own transportation to the facility. Placement is based upon order of registration.
    • MULT 2950: Another clinical placement is made available in MULT 2950 for 40 hours and 40 unaided sticks to complete the requirements to be able to take the ASCP certification exam. This is arranged on the same day for a 5 week period during Spring or Summer semester. The clinical facilities are located in Columbus and its surrounding counties. You must provide your own transportation to the facility.
    • MULT 1910: A clinical placement is made available in MULT 1910 for 16 hours and 30 EKG successful tracings to complete the requirements for this course. This is arranged on varying days and times determined by the clinical facility. The clinical facility is located in Columbus area. You must provide your own transportation to the facility.
    • NOTE: This clinical experience is only available during the week (Monday-Friday) and only during the daytime (generally between 7 AM-5 PM). If you are unable to commit to this schedule, you are advised to not attempt the program until you are able to do so.

Phlebotomy Program Admission Criteria:

Phlebotomy Program Essential Functions: 

Upon completion of the Phlebotomy courses, the graduate should be able to demonstrate entry-level competencies in the following areas of professional practice:

  • Demonstrate proficiency in the areas of phlebotomy, pre-analytical processes of laboratory testing, recognizing and adhering to infection control and safety policies and procedures. 
  • Demonstrate the theoretical knowledge needed to assure quality phlebotomy processes through appropriate quality control methods, thus contributing to the accuracy of laboratory test results.
  • Exhibit the professional attitudes and behaviors that are necessary for gaining and maintaining the confidence of the health care community.
  • Meet requirements to take a national certifying examination for Phlebotomy Technicians.

Students enrolling in and completing the Phlebotomy courses must meet the essential function requirements of the academic program and of the corresponding PBT profession with or without reasonable accommodations.

They must complete programs consisting of academic study, simulated laboratory practice, and clinical laboratory experience. Students must be able to contribute to the progress of their peers, complete tasks assigned by instructors and clinical supervisors, and provide services that contribute to the well-being of patients.

The essential functions represent the non-academic ability of the applicant or the student to accomplish the basic requirements for the Phlebotomy Program. These standards are based on the essential skill of the phlebotomy student/professional. They must be mastered in order to obtain credit for the educational program.

 Vision

The student must be able to:

  • Read a patient's identification on an ID bracelet
  • Read information found on a laboratory requisition
  • Differentiate colors of conventional blood collection tubes
  • Read information on a computer screen
  • Read procedures and other necessary information in laboratory manuals and package inserts

Hearing

The student must be able to hear the following:

  • Patient's speaking
  • Equipment and alarms
  • Telephone
  • Co-workers

Tactile ability and manipulative skill

The student must be able to:

  • Discriminate veins from other structures that are not veins
  • Identify the location and character of veins
  • Perform venipunctures and capillary puncture smoothly enough so as not to injure the patient with coordinated manipulative dexterity

Communication

The student must be able to:

  • Verbally speak and understand standard English
  • Provide clear verbal directions to patients and coworkers in standard English
  • Follow verbal and written directions

Motor Function

The student must be able to:

  • Move freely in the laboratory, patient care areas, elevator, and stairway
  • Use both hands simultaneously
  • Lift at least 25 pounds
  • Demonstrate fine motor skills
  • Reach and bend wherever necessary, up or down, to perform job tasks

Mental and Emotional

The student must be able to:

  • Be flexible
  • Work in stressful situations while maintaining composure
  • Be adaptable to unpleasant situations common in a clinical setting
  • Prioritize tasks to ensure completion of assigned work
  • Provide service to and interact with patients of diverse age, gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, nationality, physical or mental condition

 

Department Contact

Academics Department

(614) 287-0000

academics@cscc.edu