"Phlebotomy" means to excise or cut into the vein of the human body.

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Friday 9am - 1pm

ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

PLCI does not discriminate based on race, sex, religion, ethnic origin, or disability. It is required that prospective students have a high school diploma or equivalency diploma (GED) due to the intensity of the covered material. Students must turn in a copy of such diploma or GED upon enrollment. High school or college level transcripts may be accepted in lieu of the copy of diploma or GED.

Medical facilities require that a student be at least 18 years of age to work in direct patient care. Students, therefore, must be at least 17 years and 9 months before beginning the phlebotomy course. Students must also be 18 years of age by the completion of the course.

Students with English as a second language or those who did not graduate high school in the United States are required to pass an English equivalency test prior to acceptance in the course. The test is the WBST English basic skills test and students must pass with a level three in order to be accepted into the program.

Students must have the physical ability and emotional maturity to perform the duties of phlebotomy and the procedure of venipuncture. This may be discussed at the application interview. Students with a medical condition, which may affect their ability to draw blood or endanger other students exposed to their blood, must disclose this information to the Director or Administrator prior to the start of class. This includes but is not limited to: HIV, AIDS, Hepatitis B or C, any other bloodborne disease; past or current injury to back, wrist, neck, any other handicap that makes it difficult to use hands or to be on feet for long periods of time. Students who have a medical condition that may affect them during class must disclose this information prior to the start of class, in case of an emergency.

Students who are pregnant must also disclose this to the Director or Administrator prior to admissions to PLCI. Pregnant women are excused from having venipuncture performed on them but must provide a volunteer (friend or family member) that is willing to have venipuncture performed on them in place of the student.

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ENROLLMENT

Enrollment is an application process and is based on a “first come first served” basis. Prospective students may apply for enrollment up to the start day of the class if there is room available in that class. Late enrollment is not allowed. Please be advised that classes generally fill long before the start date of class and that early enrollment is encouraged. Application requirements are:

• Pay the $400.00 deposit required to enroll in the class by mail (check), or in person(Check/money order/cash/credit card) or by phone(credit card)
• Turn in a PLCI Application via email, regular mail or in person by appointment.
• Turn in a copy of students GED or HS diploma
• Participate in a short application interview by appointment only.

The deposit amount is part of the total tuition. Students will be accepted into the program based on their written application and the application interview. This interview is by appointment only. Students are also asked to read the catalog and sign the enrollment agreement after acceptance into the program.

ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Student must be at least 18 years of age by the completion of course.
• Student must have High School diploma or GED from a school in the United States, if they do not have HS or GED in the US they must pass the WBST English basic skills test given by PLCI prior to admission. Student must show proof of diploma or GED.
• Student must pay the $400.00 deposit and turn in completed application form on the day of enrollment.
• Student must participate in an application interview, this is done by appointment.

1. The cost of the class is $1495.00. This includes a fee of $65.00 for books and supplies. A deposit of $400.00 will be required to hold a space in a scheduled class. A $50.00 discount will be given if tuition is paid in full on or before the first day of class. The student will be covered under a blanket policy of PLCI for professional liability insurance at no extra charge. The coverage will be discontinued upon graduation.
    
2. Refund Policy:
   The following percentages will be refunded, minus a cancellation charge of $150.00. For a student terminating his training after:
   
        0-10% of class 90% will be refunded
        10-25% of class 75% will be refunded
        25-50% of class 50% will be refunded
        50-75% of class 25% will be refunded
        After 75%, no refund will be given.
   
   These percentages are calculated on the contract price of the program exclusive of books and supplies.
    
3. The student must attend a ten week course (1 time per week for 4.5 hours), all classes must be attended. An externship must be completed within 3 months of the last class attended. The externship will be prearranged by PLCI to meet the needs of the student and the facility involved. PLCI will find one externship only for each student.
    
4. If emergencies occur after the second day, the student may transfer to another class at a later date for no additional charge. Students are allowed only one transfer and arrangements must be made ahead of time to ensure availability in another class.
    
5. Two exams will be given. The first exam will be given at the beginning of the fifth class. The final exam will be given on the tenth week of class. The final exam will consist of a theory and practical exam. The student must pass both parts of the exam. The practical part of the final exam must be passed successfully from start to finish. After successful completion of the class, the student will be placed into an externship.
    
6. The student must pass the class with a score of 85% or above. The exam grades and the homework grades will be averaged together to calculate the final grade. The student must have a satisfactory performance report from their externship to receive a certificate of completion.
    
7. Students not passing the course or the externship will not receive a certificate of completion. The student may retake the course at the price of $750.00. If a student has to retake the course, a grade of 90% is needed to pass.
    
8. If extra help is needed to pass this course, please contact an instructor and arrange a time to work with the instructor on an individual basis. The instructor is more than willing to give extra help to a student. PLCI will do everything possible to train a student, but the success or failure depends solely upon the student's effort and initiative.
    
9. PLCI does not guarantee job placement. If PLCI has any leads on phlebotomy jobs, this information will be passed on to the student. PLCI has no control over the available jobs. It is between the hiring institution and the student.

The student may come into PLCI to practice on the phlebotomy arm. Equipment available for the student with which to practice is as follows: Alcohol preps, needles, vacutainers, syringes, tourniquets, gauze, Bandaids, slides and lancets.

Students may enroll online and then make an appointment, by phone, to submit their payment, participate in the interview and turn in a copy of their HS diploma or GED.

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