Description
VCC Medical Assistant with Phlebotomy program prepares you with the skills to work in different areas of a hospital settings or physician’s office managing the administrative and clinical aspects. EKG technician assists doctors in performing cardiovascular exams on patients, overseeing, administering, analyzing, and recording tests that require special EKG equipment. Phlebotomy technician works in a hospital, diagnostic, or a blood donor environment. Drawing blood, evaluating patients’ ability to withstand procedure, basic point of care testing. Lectures include professional behavior and responsibilities in patient care settings. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Standard Occupational Classification Code (SOC 31-9092), (SOC 29-2031), and (SOC 31-9097). Employment of healthcare occupation is projected to grow 14 percent from 2018-2028. The program consists of 485 hours and clinical of 160 hours. Phlebotomy Technician 80 hours of practical clinical Laboratory setting. Total clock hours of 645. Upon successful completion of the course with the appropriate number of hours required, with 10 skin punctures and 50 venipunctures in the clinical setting, in addition to a cumulative grade point of B (80%) in the midterm and final exam. Student will be awarded certificate of completion and will be qualified to apply for the Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA) EKG Technician (CET), and Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) examination through the National Healthcare Association (NHA)
Admission requirements
- Applicants must be 18 years or older. All applicants must present either a State issued Identification card/driver’s license or passport.
- Must have a social security number, US Citizen or a permanent resident.
- Proof of High School Graduate/GED or a degree higher than High School Diploma
- Felony, drug, theft, and certain convictions are not allowed. Background check, and drug screening required.
- Physical exam, TB screening, and immunization as required by internship site
ASSESSMENT TEST
Applicants must pass English and Math proficiency test to obtain admission.
