Phlebotomy

• Certificate in Phlebotomy

Program Description
Students study phlebotomy theory in the classroom, practice skills in campus labs and apply theory and skills learned in clinical experiences in area healthcare facilities. Upon successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take a national phlebotomist certification exam offered by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) Board of Registry or the National Credentialing Agency (NCA).

Career and Advancement Opportunities
The CNM Phlebotomy program has a 100% placement rate for its graduates. Graduates seeking employment found phlebotomy jobs in area healthcare facilities and laboratories.

Special Requirements
Students interested in certain Health, Wellness and Public Safety Division programs must be in good physical and psychological health. Some programs require documentation of a recent health screening from a licensed healthcare provider confirming the ability to  safely perform program specific activities and lift a minimum of 50 pounds. Reasonable accommodations are made for those students with disabilities. However, some disabilities may prohibit students from completing program specific competencies or gaining employment. Students with a disability that may interfere with completing program competencies, which may include providing safe patient care, are advised to contact the HWPS Division Office at (505) 224-4111 for more information.
Students must have a current PPD and physical exam, start the hepatitis B vaccination series and be current on other immunizations (including DTP and MMR) to participate in the clinical portion of the program. Students may be required to undergo routine drug screening and a criminal background check prior to beginning their clinical experience. Students with a criminal background may have limited employment opportunities in healthcare and public service. Those who have a felony conviction should refer to the relevant New Mexico legislation (NMSA, Section 29-17-5 for healthcare employees available at http://legis.state.nm.us/Sessions/05%20Regular/final/HB0627.pdf). Students should also contact appropriate credentialing or licensing agencies and local or regional industry for hiring and employment practices. Contact the HWPS Division Office at (505) 224-4111 for more information.
All Health, Wellness & Public Safety Division career and technical courses required for graduation must be taken for a traditional grade of A, B or C. For Health, Wellness & Public Safety career and technical courses offered only for credit/no credit, a grade of credit (CR) must be earned.
A $47 program fee covers the cost of a set of scrubs, 2 disposable lab coats, health tests, nametags, hospital parking permits and preventive lab tests in case of needle stick or other exposure to bodily fluids. Students enrolled in this program may not be eligible for financial aid or Veterans Administration benefits.

Currently employed phlebotomists who wish only to take PHLB 110 theory in order to prepare for national certification may do so with proof of one-year full-time employment as a phlebotomist and permission to enroll from the program director.

Graduation Policy
Health, Wellness & Public Safety Division students must graduate under the current catalog.

• Pre- and corequisites are listed in course descriptions and are subject to change with each new catalog. It is the student’s responsibility to meet the pre- and/or corequisites in effect for the term in which a course is taken, regardless of the catalog under which the student entered or will graduate. Students may be stopped from enrolling or may be disenrolled if pre- or corequisites are not met.
• Students who have successfully completed courses that no longer exist from previous catalogs will be accommodated. Contact the division at (505) 224-4111 for more information.

CONTACT INFORMATION
Information concerning this program is available from the program director, Monica Lewis at mllewis@cnm.edu or (505) 224-5068,or from Academic Advisement and Career Development at (505) 224-5056 (South Valley) or (505) 224-4321.