The Phlebotomy Program is offered through the Medical Technology Department. It will provide students with didactic and practical experience regarding the practice of phlebotomy. The first course is taught online and includes didactic materials regarding phlebotomy. The second course allows the student to gain experience in the practice of phlebotomy. The program will be offered for credit or non-credit. Approval status from The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences, 8410 W. Bryn Mawr Ave., Suite 670, Chicago, IL 60631-3415, 773.714.8880 is being sought. A certificate indicating successful completion is awarded at the end of the program.
Courses
MTC 110 Phlebotomy I (1 hour) (Phase I) is taught via the online format and includes didactic materials regarding phlebotomy. .
MTC 111 Phlebotomy Practicum (1 hour) (Phase II) allows the student to gain experience in the practice of phlebotomy. The University is affiliated with Wesley Medical Center and Greene County Hospital for MTC 111.
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Prerequisites
In order to enroll in MTC 111, the students must successfully pass MTC 110 with 75% or higher grade.
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Instructor
Sabrina Bryant, MS, MT (ASCP)
Medical Technology Department
118 College Drive
Box 5134
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
601.266.4908.
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Texts
Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual by Sandra R. Sommer and Robin S. Warekois, W.B. Saunders Co., 2002, ISBN 0-7216-8484-X.
Phlebotomy Best Practices: A Case Study Approach, by Carol A. Itatani and Norma Shipp, Littincott Williams & Wilkins, 2007, ISBN 0-7817-7731-3.
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Application Process
Students will apply for the Phlebotomy Program through the Department of Medical Technology using the application form on the brochure and completing the criminal background statement. The completed application must be submitted by mail to:
The University of Southern Mississippi
ATTN: Dr. Jane Hudson
Phlebotomy Program Director
Medical Technology Department
118 College Drive, Box 5134
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
or hand delivered to:
Chain Technology Center, Room 307
The application will be reviewed and candidates selected for interview. The Phlebotomy Program Director will contact the selected candidates to arrange an interview with the Admissions Committee. After the interview, individuals selected for the program under the non-credit option will be notified by the Phlebotomy Program Director to remit payment to:
The University of Southern Mississippi
Office of Professional Development and Educational Outreach
118 College Drive, Box 5136
Hattiesburg, MS 39406-0001
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Refund Policy
Refund requests must be received five business days before program start date to receive 100% refund less a $20 processing fee. No refunds will be given after five business days from the first day of the semester for which the student is registered. .
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Questions
Questions: Contact
Medical Technology Department
601.266.4908
The University of Southern Mississippi
Medical Technology Department
118 College Drive, Box 5134
Hattiesburg, MS 39406
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