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the national exam includes: (1) this course must be completed with a grade of “A” or “B”, (2) student must
document their “academic functioning level of 10
th
grade or above”, and, (3) student must successfully
complete all of the required blood draws. Students must be willing for classmates to do live phlebotomy
sticks on them. All students are responsible for informing TVCC of any personal medical conditions that
would put other students at-risk during live blood draw clinicals. Lab Fee: $195 (includes lab supplies, drug
testing, liability insurance and certification testing fee)
PLAB 1323 Phlebotomy (3-2-4-0)
(Course syllabus contains specific information and requirements)
Prerequisite: Must: (1) have completed immunizations including a current flu shot; (2) current negative TB
test; (3) acceptable criminal history background check; (4) be capable of college level academic work; and,
(5) meet essential standards for visual acuity, auditory perception with corrective devices, appropriate
physical ability and stamina including manual dexterity of gross motor and fine motor skills and
coordination needed for training/employment. Student must submit to a random drug test.
This course presents the knowledge base of the body’s circulatory system and practice in skills development
in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard
precautions. It includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin punctures, butterfly needles,
blood cultures, and specimen collections from adults, children and infants. Emphasis is on infection
prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing
accessioning, professionalism, ethics and terminology. Students will practice skills on manikins and each
other. All students are responsible for informing TVCC of any personal medical conditions that would put
other students at-risk during live blood draw clinicals.
This course is the first of two courses required to meet the requirements for national certification as a
phlebotomists. Both phlebotomy courses must be completed with a grade of “A” or “B”. Lab Fees: $95.00
(includes lab supplies, drug testing and liability insurance).
POFI 1104 Computer Fundamentals (1-1-0-0)
(Course Syllabus contains specific requirements)
Basic computer applications specific to business-related software. Emphasis on the concurrent
development of office skills and computer knowledge.
POFM 1317 Medical Administrative Support (Front Office)
(3-2-3-0) (Course syllabus contains specific
information and requirements.)
Prerequisite: Must: provide an acceptable criminal history background check; and, students must be capable
of college level academic work.
Instruction in medical office procedures including appointment scheduling, personnel and medical records
creation and maintenance, telephone communications, introduction to coding, billing, collecting,
introduction to electronic medical records and third party reimbursement. Emphasis is on customer
service, accuracy and attention to detail. May be offered as a hybrid course with instructor/student
interaction and on-line instruction. Computer/web access required. Lab Fee:$95.00
POFT 1120 Job Search Skills (1-1-1-0)
(Course syllabus contains specific requirements)
This course includes skills to seek and obtain employment: resume preparation, interviewing skills, job
search, retaining employment. This course is often scheduled to meet 4 times on Fridays, only. Lab fee:
General lab fee only.
PATIENT CARE TECHNOLOGY
NURA 1301. Nurse Aide for Health Care (3-2-4-0)
Co-requisites: NURA 1407, HPRS 1105, 1106, NUPC 1320, 1125, 1291 and 1164
Knowledge, skills, and abilities essential to provide basic care to residents of long term care facilities. Topics
include resident’s rights, communication, safety, observation, reporting and assisting residents in
maintaining basic comfort and safety. Emphasis on effective interaction with members of the health care
team, restorative services, mental health and social services needs. Lab Fee.
NURA 1407. Body Syst ms. (4-3-4-0)
Co-requisites: NURA 1401, HPRS 1105, 1106, NUPC 1320, 1125, 1291, and 1164
A basic study of the structures and functions of the human body. Lab fee.
