Clackamas Community College

Phlebotomy (PHB)

PHB-110  Fundamentals of Phlebotomy  
5 credits, Fall  

Introduces students to the practice of phlebotomy and the role of the phlebotomist as part of the healthcare team. Students will become familiar with phlebotomy equipment and learn about basic blood collection procedures. Students will identify medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology related to phlebotomy. Students will learn about specimen collection procedures, safety protocols, quality control, and regulatory compliance related to the role of a phlebotomist. This is an online course with embedded skills demonstrations to help prepare students for the in-person skills lab.

Recommended Prerequisites: BI-120, or BI-101 & BI-102, or BI-231 & BI-232 & BI-233.
HP-110, and WR-101 or WR-121Z
Corequisites: PHB-112 and PHB-115
  
PHB-112  Phlebotomy Techniques  
2 credits, Fall  

Perform venipuncture, capillary puncture, and specimen processing. This course is designed to provide students with active-learning experiences and hands-on training necessary to develop the skills of an entry-­level phlebotomist. The student will learn the procedures performed by a phlebotomist and will become familiar with different types of equipment and techniques applied. Instruction on laboratory safety and standards will be emphasized.

Recommended Prerequisites: BI-120, or BI-101 & BI-102, or BI-231 & BI-232 & BI-233.
HP-110, and WR-101 or WR-121Z
Corequisites: PHB-110 and PHB-115
  
PHB-115  Professionalism for Phlebotomists  
1 credits, Fall  

Introduces professionalism in the healthcare setting and prepares students for clinical placement.

Required: Compliance with the Oregon Health Authority rules for students.
Vaccination records for Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hep B, COVID-19. Completed criminal background check, drug screen, and BLS CPR card through the American Heart Association
Corequisites: PHB-110 and PHB-112
  
PHB-125  Professionalism in Healthcare  
1 credits, Winter  

This course is designed to support the transition from practicum to employment by exploring nationally recognized credentialing options, summarizing essential skills related to phlebotomy, and finalizing professional portfolio for employment.

Prerequisites: PHB-110, PHB-112, and PHB-115
Corequisites: PHB-130
  
PHB-130  Phlebotomy Practicum  
5 credits, Winter  

Provide hands-on experience in a supervised and accredited laboratory or clinical environment, providing the opportunity for students to apply practical skills and knowledge learned in previous courses and gain professional experience in a healthcare environment.

Required: Compliance with the Oregon Health Authority rules for students.
Vaccination records for Tdap, MMR, Varicella, Hep B, COVID-19. Completed criminal background check, drug screen, and BLS CPR card through the American Heart Association
Prerequisites: PHB-110, PHB-112, and PHB-115
Corequisites: PHB-125