1. Information Session
Phlebotomy Career Studies Certificate Springfield Center Drive Springfield Virginia
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Welcome to the online information session for the Northern Virginia Community College Career Studies Certificate program in Phlebotomy. Before we discuss the specifics of the program, we will briefly talk about careers in Phlebotomy.
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2. What Do Phlebotomists Do?
Phlebotomists (PBTs) work directly with patients. The laboratory depends on the phlebotomy technician to collect quality samples from the patient to produce quality laboratory results. To do this, the phlebotomy technician must create an atmosphere of trust and confidence with patients while drawing blood specimens in a skillful, safe, and reliable manner.
Phlebotomists are the ambassadors providing the face for the laboratory. They work directly with patients to collect quality samples for analysis. Phlebotomy is an invasive procedure. It requires professional and technical knowledge, skills, and abilities.

3. Phlebotomy Technician Labor Market and Salary Information
Employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 25 percent from 2016 to 2026, much faster than the average for all occupations. Hospitals, diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, and other locations will need phlebotomists to perform bloodwork.
Summary
Median annual wage in May 2018: $34,480
$16.58 per hour
Number of Jobs 2016, 122,700
Job Outlook, : 25% (Much faster than average)
Employment Change, : 30,100
Salary is dependent on where you work. Higher salaries are likely in a large urban facility. A typical salary range is shown on this slide.
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4. Where Phlebotomists Work
Phlebotomists work in many different facilities including: private laboratories, hospital laboratories, reference laboratories, blood banks, medical offices, and clinics.
Most often, phlebotomists work under the direction of a Medical Technologist.
Phlebotomy is a stand alone career, and a stepping stone or added skill , to other health related careers.

5. The Art of Blood Collection
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA)
Career Studies Certificate Program (CSC)
The collection of a quality blood sample is an art.

6. Phlebotomy (PBT) Career Studies Certificate (CSC) 16 Credit Hours
ENG 111 College Composition I 3 credit hours
HLT 141 Medical Terminology 1credit hour
HIM 130 Healthcare Information Systems 3 credit hours
HLT 145 Ethics for Healthcare Personnel 2 credit hours
MDL 105 Phlebotomy 1st. 8 wks 3 credit hours
MDL 106 Clinical Phlebotomy 2nd. 8 wks 4 credit hours
These are the courses in the Phlebotomy Career Studies Certificate program. There are two major courses and four support courses.
The CSC can be completed in one sixteen-week semester. Refer to the online college course schedule for tuition and fees.
This 16 credit hour CSC is eligible for financial aid

7. Schedule Overview Major Courses
MDL 105
MDL 106
Fall semester: August to October
1st 8 weeks On Campus
Fall semester: October to December
2nd 8 weeks Clinical Practice
Two days per week
Two days per week in a hospital/clinic/reference laboratory facility
Two hour lecture
Immediately followed by a three hour lab
Must be available during daytime hours from 0600.
Spring semester: January to March
Spring semester: March to May
The two major Phlebotomy courses, MDL 105 and MDL 106 will be completed in one sixteen week semester. In the fall, the on campus course MDL 105 is from August to October. The 2nd 8 week MDL 106 clinical practice course, begins in October and ends in December. In the spring , the on campus course MDL 105 is from January-March, and MDL 106 , the clinical practice course is from March-May.
Depending on the semester MDL 105 may be offered during the evening.
MDL 106 is always daytime hours

8. Requirements Prior to Clinical Practice; Specific Information will be provided upon acceptance to the program
Current CPR for Healthcare Providers
Completion of online safety tutorials
Completion of BBP and HIPAA tutorials
Current physical; within the last year to include documentation of the ability to meet the essential functions as required to practice in the profession; and documentation of the following immunizations:
1. Hepatitis B
2. MMR –Measles Mumps Rubella
3. 2-step TST - Tuberculosis
4. Varicella Zoster - Chicken Pox
5. Tdap
The requirements on this slide must be met prior to beginning the clinical practice course They are not required prior to entering the program. More information will be provided about clinical practice requirements upon your acceptance to the program.

9. Application Process Step 1 Apply to the College Step 2 – Take English Placement test Step 3 – View the online information session
Complete a NVCC college application; may be completed online or in person
Successfully complete reading/writing assessment test to place in ENG 111 College Composition I
The application process involves applying to the college and the program. In addition, to be eligible to enter the program you must have completed the assessment test to place in ENG 111.
From the Medical Education webpage: click information sessions located on the left column of the page; click Phlebotomy. This will take you to the program page where you will find a link to the online information session and other program documents.

10. Application Process Program Application Step 4
Follow the instructions on the program webpage to access the online application; the application form is only accessible during the application period.
Enter the Information Session Code: 238 on the application form
No paper applications will be accepted
Fall Application Period: March 1 to March 10.
Spring Application Period: September 1 to September 10
From the program web page, you will find a link to the Phlebotomy application form. Enter the information session code 238 on the form
The application form is submitted online and is only available during the application period.
No paper applications will be accepted

11. Then What? Student Services will verify your application
Your application will be forwarded to the program office.
The first 18 student applications received meeting the college policies for admission (see college catalog) will make up the next upcoming class.
You will receive a welcome letter from the program office with registration information and instructions related to obtaining the required health history; crimial background check; random urine drug screen.
The random urine drug screen and criminal background check must be completed prior to beginning of classes.
If your program application is received, but not among the first 18, you will be notified. You are eligible to resubmit a new application for the next upcoming class.
Please read this slide carefully and note:
The random urine drug screen and criminal background check must be completed prior to the beginning of classes. Your welcome letter will include instructions on how to complete these requirements

12. Grading
Students must achieve a “C” or better in both the MDL 105 lecture and the MDL 105 lab to progress to MDL 106, the clinical practice course.
In order to progress to MDL 106, the clinical practice course, you must achieve a grade of “C” or better in MDL 105.

13. Other Needed Items Text Book/s Disposable lab coat Non-Latex gloves
Clinical scrubs
Program patch
There are other costs in addition to tuition. We make every effort to keep additional costs to a minimum. The dress code for clinical practice courses includes khaki scrubs, a program patch, and an optional cloth lab coat donned with a 2nd program patch. We do not require that students purchase a separate ID badge, and the NOVA photo ID serves this purpose

14. Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I get an application?
You may apply to the college online
or at any NOVA campus Student Services Center
Where do I take the assessment test?
Any NOVA testing center
Do I have to take the assessment test if I have already completed ENG 111
No; however; if you did not complete the course at NVCC see next
question related to external transcript evaluation
How do I transfer courses from another school?
Request official transcript be sent to NOVA Medical Education Campus. It is your responsibility to check with Student Services to verify arrival of transcripts and to request that they be evaluated.
Here are a few questions that are frequently asked about the application process.

15. We look forward to having you in our program!
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We encourage you to learn more about Northern Virginia Community College and the Medical Education Campus at this main NOVA website

16. Websites to Career Information
You can visit these websites for additional career information.

17. Thank you
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