2023-2024 Catalog

Health Sciences Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) Degree (Phlebotomy Option)

 

Transfer Options

  • Arkansas State University-Jonesboro
    • BAS Organizational Supervision
  • Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology
    • Bachelor of Technology Applied Technical Leadership
  • Other four-year colleges/universities
    • Check with your advisor.

Program Description

The Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency prepares students for entry-level positions as phlebotomists in healthcare facilities (e.g., hospitals, clinics, physician practices). Upon successful completion of this certificate, students will be eligible to sit for the exam to become a certified phlebotomist. The courses that make up the CP apply directly toward this degree.

General Information

  • Developmental coursework may be required in addition to the courses required for this degree.

General Requirements

  • This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours.
  • All degree-seeking students are required to take Student Success.
  • A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average is required for graduation.
  • Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

Residency Requirement

The student is required to complete a minimum of 15 semester hours in residence at SAU Tech for associate degrees and technical certificates and half of the credit hours required for certificates of proficiency as well as complete all other graduation requirements.  Students who wish to pursue additional degrees must complete a minimum of 15 credit hours of difference between the degrees.

ACTS Course Numbers

The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements.

 

Degree Plan

Semester I (15 hours)

ENGL 1113Composition I

3

MIS 1003Introduction to Computers

3

AH 1143Medical Terminology

3

GSTD 1043Rocket Awareness Orientation

3

Choose three (3) hours from these courses:

MATH 1023College Algebra

3

MATH 1063Mathematical Reasoning

3

Semester II (16 hours)

ENGL 1123Composition II

3

PSYC 2003General Psychology

3

BI 2234Microbiology

4

BIOL 2003Nutrition and Diet

3

MOA 2003Essentials of Anatomy & Physiology

3

Semester III (16 hours)

PSYC 2103Developmental Psychology

3

BIOL 2404Anatomy & Physiology I

4

CHEM 1114General Chemistry I

4

HSCI 2002First Aid & CPR for Healthcare Providers

2

HSCI 2003Phlebotomy

3

Semester IV (13 hours)

SOC 2003Introduction to Sociology

3

HS 1403Personal & Community Health

3

BIOL 2414Anatomy & Physiology II

4

HSCI 2013Phlebotomy Practicum

3

Total Credit Hours: 60