Health Care Professional - Phlebotomy Option

Southern is committed to educating students who provide high-quality, ethical patient care across multiple healthcare settings. The Health Care Professional degree prepares individuals to work in a multitude of healthcare facilities which includes doctor’s offices, home health agencies, hospitals, medical centers, medical and diagnostic laboratories, blood donor centers, outpatient clinics, and physician offices.

Upon completion of the Health Care Professional degree, graduates will have a strong allied health foundation and will be eligible to become nationally certified phlebotomists. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of phlebotomists is projected to grow 10 percent from 2021 to 2031. This is faster than most occupations. In May 2021, the BLS reported the median wage for phlebotomists was $37,380.

First Semester

AH 100 - Patient Care Technology 3 Credit Hours
AH 108 - Medical Terminology 2 Credit Hours
BS 124 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 Credit Hours
EN 101 - ~English Composition I 3 Credit Hours
Elective 3 credit hours

Credit Hours: 15

Second Semester

AH 150 - Introduction to Health Care 3 Credit Hours
BS 125 - ^Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 Credit Hours
BU 115 - Business Mathematical Applications 3 Credit Hours
or
MT 121 - ~College Mathematics for General Education 3 Credit Hours
SP 103 - ~Speech Fundamentals 3 Credit Hours
CS Elective 2 Credit Hours

Credit Hours: 15

Third Semester

AH 103 - Principles of Phlebotomy 3 Credit Hours
AH 112 - Basic Medical Laboratory Procedures 3 Credit Hours
AH 113 - Phlebotomy Clinical Practicum 2 Credit Hours
AH 200 - Health Care Ethics and Law 1 Credit Hours
PY 218 - ~Life-Span Developmental Psychology 3 Credit Hours
Elective 3 Credit Hours

Credit Hours: 15

Fourth Semester

AH 215 - Basic Pharmacology 3 Credit Hours
AH 220 - Trends in Health Care 3 Credit Hours
AH 280 - Folk Health Care Practices 3 Credit Hours
AH 285 - Health Care Leadership and Management 3 Credit Hours
Elective 3 Credit Hours

Credit Hours: 15

~ Designates courses on the statewide Core Coursework Transfer Agreement.

^ Denotes course equivalency.

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