Des Moines Area Community College

Karen Campbell, MAT, MT(ASCP)

Instructor/Chair – Medical Laboratory Technology & Phlebotomy Programs
Health & Public Services Department

For information about the MLT program, click HERE!

Phlebotomy Information Session dates/times…see below!

Communication Information

Email š	kjcampbell@dmacc.edu
Phone (	515-964-6296
Fax 6	515-964-6440
Office H	Building 9, Room 18 Office hours are posted: For Fall 2008, starting August 25^th… MTWR: 11:15AM-12noon; 2:30-3:25PM *Appointments are encouraged for potential MLT and Phlebotomy students

*** Phlebotomy Admissions ***

ð There are three (3) requirements for admission to the Phlebotomy program

1. Complete a DMACC application and state PHLEBOTOMY as your major

2. Submit evidence of high school graduation or GED to the Admissions Office

3. Attend a REQUIRED Phlebotomy Information Session – you do NOT need to register, just show up.

ð Next Phlebotomy Information Sessions:

· Tuesday, Sept 9 @ 3:00-4:00PM

· Friday, Sept 12 @ 1:00-2:00PM

· Friday, Sept 26 @ 1:00-2:00PM

· Tuesday, Oct 7 @ 3:00-4:00PM

· Friday, Oct 24 @ 1:00-2:00PM

ð Information Sessions are held on the Ankeny campus in Building 9, Room 18

ð For admission or waiting list questions, contact Sarah Enos at 515-964-6449 or sdenos@dmacc.edu

Students

2^nd years – Applications for the national exams can be found on the following sites:

ð ASCP BOR

ð NCA exam recognized by ASCLS

Visit the Lab Training Library to practice microscopic identification of cells and bacteria, watch demonstration videos, and take practice quizzes over info covered in class. Remember, you’ll need a password!

Remember to check on your WebCT account daily!

See ELISA and Western Blot demos for Immunology and Microbiology classes!

Announcements:

ð Get you immunizations from the DMACC Campus Nurse! Print the procedure and receipt now.

Fall 2008 Courses – MLT Students

ð MLT115 – Clinical Lab Fundamentals

ð MLT120 - Urinalysis

ð MLT242 – Clinical Chemistry (taught by M. Erickson)

ð MLT251 – Clinical Microbiology (onsite section taught by T. Hoover)

Fall 2008 Courses – Phlebotomy Students

ð PHB113 – Principles of Phlebotomy (taught by R. Johnson)

ð PHB280 – Phlebotomy Clinical (taught by R. Johnson)

Related Links

American Society for Clinical Pathology –Register for the BOR, take practice exams, apply for scholarships, and become members of this national professional organization for laboratory personnel.

American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science – Take advantage of continuing education, find information on national certification exams, and join this national professional organization for clinical laboratory personnel directed by clinical laboratory personnel. This site will also link you to other state lab organization web sites, including the Iowa Association for Clinical Laboratory Science.

Read about the latest technology and trends in the clinical lab! Advance for Laboratory Professionals also has an extremely comprehensive listing of lab-specific JOBS from all over the US and abroad, both full- and part-time.

MLT and Phlebotomy Instructors

~ Michelle Erickson, MT(ASCP)

~ Char Stewart, MT(ASCP) – Laboratory Assistant and Phlebotomy

Graphic images courtesy of The Graphic Station