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Phlebotomy Technician Curriculum - Orlando, FL

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Offered at: Altamonte Springs Campus

Phlebotomist Curriculum Requirements

Diploma program
11 weeks
220 clock hours

Required Courses

HC101 Heath Care and Body Systems

5 weeks
100 clock hours

This course includes health care delivery system, health occupations, communication, interpersonal skills, computer literacy, infection control, and recognition and response to emergency situations. This course also includes safety and security, ethical and legal issues, employability skills, basic math and science, and wellness and disease concepts. In addition, students receive instruction and certification in HIV/AIDS, Domestic Violence, and OSHA.

PH101 Phlebotomy

6 weeks
120 clock hours

Students that do not have documentation of a Hepatitis B vaccination are required to sign a Waiver form that states that he/she has made a voluntary decision not to be immunized against the Hepatitis B Virus prior to entrance in this class. This course includes an introduction to phlebotomy, equipment, safety, and specimen collection techniques. The student receives instruction in anatomy, infection control, special procedures and documenting competency skills. Phlebotomy procedures are practiced in a skills lab using live events and simulation.

PC103 Electrocardiograph Aide

4 weeks
80 clock hours

This course instructs students in the basic principles of the cardiovascular system, the normal electrocardiogram, lead placement, identifying rhythms, performing the ECG, and quality assurance improvement.

PC104 Allied Health Assistant

4 weeks
80 clock hours

This course instructs students in physical therapy (unlicensed restorative skills), and introduction to respiratory care and procedures.

PC105 Patient Care Technician

4 weeks
80 clock hours

This course instructs students in organization and effective team skills, and documentation and record management, advanced special care skills including colostomy care, wound care, endotrachial tube and tracheotomy care.

XR101 Basic Radiographic and Principals

7.5 weeks
120 clock hours

This course instructs students in basic radiographic exposure, principles of radiation projection, patient and self- protection, and patient care and management.

MX101 Basic Radiographic and Principals

4 weeks
80 clock hours

This course instructs students in basic radiographic exposure, principles of radiation projection, patient and self- protection, and patient care and management.

XR102 Processing

5 weeks
80 clock hours

This course includes contrast media, image processing, automatic and manual processing,
x-ray darkroom, silver recovery systems, special radiography, continuing education and Florida state board examination preparation.

MX102 Processing

3 weeks
60 clock hours

This course includes contrast media, image processing, automatic and manual processing, x-ray darkroom, silver recovery systems, special radiography, continuing education and Florida state board examination preparation.

XR103 Terminology & Positioning for Chest & Upper Body

7.5 weeks
120 clock hours

This course includes radiological and positioning terminology for the chest and upper extremities, and includes anatomy of the chest, limbs, thorax, ribs and sternum.

MX103 Terminology & Positioning for Chest & Upper Body

5 weeks
100 clock hours

This course includes radiological and positioning terminology for the chest and upper extremities, and includes anatomy of the chest, limbs, thorax, ribs and sternum.

XR104 Terminology & Positioningfor Abdomen & Lower Body

7.5 weeks
120 clock hours

This course includes radiological and positioning terminology for the abdomen and lower extremities, anatomy of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, hepatobiliary system, urinary system, lower limbs and pelvis.

MX104 Terminology & Positioning for Abdomen & Lower Body

5 weeks
100 clock hours

This course includes radiological and positioning terminology for the chest and upper extremities, and includes anatomy of the chest, limbs, thorax, ribs and sternum.This course includes radiological and positioning terminology for the abdomen and lower extremities, anatomy of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tract, hepatobiliary system, urinary system, lower limbs and pelvis.

XR105 Anatomy & Positioning of the Spine & Skull & Special Consideration in Radiography

7.5 weeks
120 clock hours

This course includes radiological and positioning terminology for additional diagnostic procedures such as pediatrics, angiography, and modalities.

MX105 Anatomy & Positioning of the Spine & Skull & Special Consideration in Radiography

3 weeks
60 clock hours

This course includes radiological and positioning terminology for additional diagnostic procedures such as pediatrics, angiography, and modalities.

HC106 Medical Clinical Procedures

3 weeks
60 clock hours

Students in this course develop clinical and administrative skills relevant to the general medical office. Students will learn to